Substance Misuse CertHE

The course aims to develop the knowledge and understanding required to work within the domains of Health and Social Care and of the link between Mental Health and Substance use. Students will also:<br/>• Develop an understanding and knowledge appropriate to the changing demands and context of health and social care activity<br/>• Develop an understanding on how Health and Social Care links within the field of Substance Misuse<br/>• Be able to make a more informed and effective contribution to the delivery of health and social care through the development and understanding of appropriate skills and knowledge.<br/>• Develop an understanding of the impact of health and social policy on health and social care delivery<br/>• Be able to make an effective contribution to the development and improvement to services for the benefit of the users<br/>• Develop students ability to relate knowledge and skills gained for solving problems and making appropriate decisions.<br/>• Gain a platform for continuing professional development and lifelong learning. <br/><br/>The course supports students in empowering people to tackle problems caused by substance misuse. The focus is on your academic development in:<br/>• Understanding why people take drugs, how people take drugs, how they are misused and the effects of different drugs<br/>• Increased awareness of the issues surrounding alcohol misuse <br/>• Understanding of the consequences of alcohol use, alcohol dependence, relapse and withdrawal<br/>• Increase confidence in dealing with alcohol related issues and incidents<br/><br/>This course is run in partnership with the University of South Wales.