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QQI Level 8 Minor Award: Certificate in Clinical Work with Substance Using Clients Studies - Autumn Intake



QQI Level 8 Minor Award: Certificate in Clinical Work with Substance Using Clients Studies - Autumn Intake is a course run by IICP College, Dublin. It is a Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online course with a duration of 28 Hours. QQI Level 8 Minor Award: Certificate in Clinical Work with Substance Using Clients Studies - Autumn Intake gives a Course Qualification of Award / Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about QQI Level 8 Minor Award: Certificate in Clinical Work with Substance Using Clients Studies - Autumn Intake at IICP College, please review the details below.

Introduction

Substance use in Ireland is on upward trajectory. According to the Health Research Board(2020), 7% of respondents have used an illegal drug in the past year, and one in five drinkers have an alcohol use disorder. Substance use in Ireland is on the rise and those who wish to work with clients in distress must understand the issue and be armed with interventions that are unique to treating it.

Course Content

This programme is delivered via Blended Learning with 2 days on site in our Tallaght Campus and 2 days online via Zoom.

The core syllabus includes the following themes:

  • Drug Classification and Pharmacology.
  • Etiological understandings of addiction including behavioural and disease models.
  • Societal and individual attitudes toward those impacted by substance use/addiction and the consequences of prejudicial and discriminatory values.
  • Models of intervention:
    • Assessment of Substance Use.
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy w/substance using clients.
    • Community Reinforcement Approach w/substance using clients.
    • Motivational Interviewing w/substance using clients.
    • Abstinence Models w/substance using clients.
  • Harm Reduction w/substance using clients.
  • The Wheel of Change.
  • Dual Disorders.

 

For further information, please visit Certificate in Clinical Work with Substance Using Clients Studies – IICP College

The QQI Level 8 Minor Award: Certificate in Clinical Work with Substance Using Clients Studies - Autumn Intake course at IICP College is listed in Courses.ie's national courses finder.
Training ProviderIICP College
Course LocationTallaght, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 24
Course TypeBlended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course QualificationAward / Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsLevel 8 Certificate in Clinical Work with Substance Using Clients Studies
Course Start Date18/10/2024
Course End Date13/12/2024
Course Duration28 Hours
Course TimeFriday 18.10.2024 - 9.30am - 1pm - Classroom Friday 25.10.2024 - 9.30am - 1pm - Online Friday 08.11.2024 - 9.30am - 1pm - Classroom Friday 15.11.2024 - 9.30am - 1pm - Online Friday 22.11.2024 - 9.30am - 1pm - Classroom Friday 06.12.2024 - 9.30am - 1pm - Online Friday 13.12.2024 - 9.30am - 1pm - Classroom
Course Fee€705. Deposit of €211.50 is required to secure a place on the course
Entry RequirementsApplicants will hold a Level 8 Degree in the helping professions (counselling, psychotherapy, social care, social work, psychology, psych nursing, mental health, addiction etc.). Those who hold a Level 7 Degree in the helping professions, plus appropriate relevant work experience may be eligible to apply under RPL.
Phone0879055330
Course CodeSM123
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