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Responding to Substance Misuse
Responding to Substance Misuse ASET Certificate Level 3
Whether you deal directly with regular drug users or just have a particular interest in helping people connected to substance abuse, this course is ideal.
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Course Description
Our course covers a wide range of issues related to substance misuse, including the social effects, health issues and various responses and interventions. The Responding to Substance Misuse course is excellent training for those working within a substance misuse environment and offers guidance at a deep yet comprehensive level.
This programme is designed to introduce the student to a variety of areas related to the use and misuse of a wide range of drugs, including both legal and illegal substances. It helps to develop increased understanding of these issues and the possible responses and interventions. The programme aims to provide a nationally accredited certificated programme in a wide range of substance misuse issues and the variety of responses and interventions available, provide a flexible learning opportunity that is accessible to a wide range of learners, provide the student with knowledge and understanding that can be used by those who either personally, voluntary or professionally have a special interest in this field
The objectives of the programme are to provide the student with an educational achievement that could enhance their career prospects in the area of substance use and misuse, as well as provide them with knowledge and information to support their current interests or job roles.
This course has been mapped to DANOS (Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards) and can be found on the DANOS Learning Resources Database. It helps people to develop their knowledge, skills and competence in the following DANOS units: AA1, AA3, AA4, AB2, AB5, AC1, AD1, AF2
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.
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Previous Knowledge Required
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about responding to substance misuse and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
Support
You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Assessment
Completing a series of tutor marked assignments together with a multiple-choice questionnaire will lead you to the highly acclaimed ASET Certificate in Responding to Substance Misuse.
Course Content
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Symptoms, Effects and Paraphernalia of Drug Use
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The Law; Responses to Drug Use Including Harm Reduction and Interventions
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Drugs History; Drug Use and Facts; Attitudes and Values
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Volatile Substance Abuse
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Alcohol and Young People
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Drugs and Young People
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Drug Use and Blood-Borne Viruses
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Awarding Body
ASET is a national Awarding Body recognised by the Department for Education and Skills and by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in Britain. It has been accrediting vocational learning for more than 50 years and now works with more than 200 providers in the UK and internationally.
What our students say:
"I would just like to say thank you for all the support you have offered me through-out my study with NCC Home Learning. You have made it simple to gather feedback for all modules and have answered all queries either the same day or the next working day. The emails you have sent have been light-hearted and have answered my queries (and there has been a few of them!). This has made it feel as though no question is too much for you to answer or any task I have asked of you too great.
I have now completed the course I have been studying and am waiting for the certificate to arrive. I have every intention of studying with NCC in the near future and have recommended your services to others.
Feedback from the tutor has been prompt and offered constructive observations about the work. I have found the course informative, challenging and rewarding and am more than happy with the services you and the team at NCC have provided."
Arron Owen
HL/001788
For more information about Awarding Bodies click here
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