Substance Misuse
£18.00 inc. VAT
Level: Level 2 & 3
Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.
Course Aims
This course is designed to raise your awareness and develop your understanding of Substance Misuse, your role as a health and social care worker, and the expectations in Health and Social Care.
The course begins by explaining what substance misuse is and when ‘use’ becomes ‘misuse’. This module also defines what substances are and their groups such as ‘Depressants’, ‘Stimulants’ and ‘Hallucinogens’. Commonly used jargon and terminology is also included in this section.
Module 2 explores the causes and risks of substance misuse. It looks at the reasons and factors which contribute to individuals misusing substances, particularly trauma, and subsequent care e.g. trauma informed care. This module provides information with regards to the risks to health, safety and relationships that substance misuse presents, and examines the common stages of response from families and friends.
Module 3 looks at how to recognise substance misuse. It identifies the effects of different substances and raises awareness of physical and behavioural signs that may indicate substance misuse. It also addresses the needs and issues of individuals misusing substances.
In the final stage of the course, you will learn about the responsibilities necessary for health and social care workers. This includes the legislation that relates to substance misuse and government guidance. This module also gives direction on how to implement change through assessment and support planning and explains the range of treatment available.
A downloadable fact sheet is available in the Resource section of this course.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify what Substance Misuse is
- Understand what substances are and their groups
- Recognise commonly use jargon and terminology
- Establish the reasons for substance use
- Identify factors leading to misuse
- Understand trauma and subsequent care
- Recognise the risks associated with substance misuse
- Identify the effects of different substances
- Recognise physical and behavioural signs
- Understanding the needs and issues of individuals misusing substances
- Recognise what the law says
- Implement change, assessment and support planning
- Understand the range of treatment available
Course Syllabus Includes
- What Substance Misuse is
- What Substances are
- Substance Groups
- Depressants, Stimulants and Hallucinogens
- Commonly Used Jargon
- Reasons for Substance Use
- Levels of Substance Use
- Associated Risks
- Stages of Common Response
- Social Impact
- Illegal Drugs
- Legal Substances
- Prescription Drugs
- Inhalants
- Natural Substances
- Physical and Behavioural Signs of
- Substance Misuse
- Legislation
- Substances and the Law
- Implementing Change
- The Cycle of Change
- Accessing Help
- Treatment Options
Are courses certified?
Courses are fully certified. Once a learner successfully completes a course you are able to download the completion certificate FREE of charge.
How are courses going to be delivered?
Courses are delivered online and work on any internet enabled device. As long as you have access to an internet connection you can complete courses when and where you like 24 hours a day.
Are online courses accredited?
Yes, they are. Courses are CPD Certified and our Care Certificate is one of the first to be endorsed by Skills for Care.
How long do courses take to complete?
Some of our shorter courses will typically take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete. Some of the bigger ones will take longer and depends largely on each individual’s learning speed.
