Drug, Solvent & Alcohol Abuse Counselling
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Course Description
Distance learning course of 14 lessons
This course has FREE Online Videos Associated with it.
This course has been mapped to the DANOS standards and can be found on the DANOS Learning Resources Database. It helps people develop their knowledge, skills and competence in the following DANOS units: AA1, AA2, AA5, AB1, AB2, AB4, AB5, AB6, AB8, AB10, AC3, AD1, AE1, AF1, AF2, AF3, AH7, AI1, AI2, AI3, AJ1, AJ2
Addiction to alcohol and drugs is a widespread malady that is treacherous because it is so often concealed.
This course sets out in simple form the essentials for understanding alcohol and drug problems, for making an assessment of the individual. For giving appropriate help within one's own competence and for making referral to the agencies where necessary. The background of students might be diverse, but whatever the background the aim of this course is to enable the student to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to help the suffering individual and their family members into recovery.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
All study materials Study Guide Full Tutor and Admin support
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This course has FREE Online Videos Associated with it.
This course has been mapped to the DANOS standards and can be found on the DANOS Learning Resources Database. It helps people develop their knowledge, skills and competence in the following DANOS units: AA1, AA2, AA5, AB1, AB2, AB4, AB5, AB6, AB8, AB10, AC3, AD1, AE1, AF1, AF2, AF3, AH7, AI1, AI2, AI3, AJ1, AJ2
Addiction to alcohol and drugs is a widespread malady that is treacherous because it is so often concealed.
This course sets out in simple form the essentials for understanding alcohol and drug problems, for making an assessment of the individual. For giving appropriate help within one's own competence and for making referral to the agencies where necessary. The background of students might be diverse, but whatever the background the aim of this course is to enable the student to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to help the suffering individual and their family members into recovery.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
Course Outline
Introduction
The qualities needed to counsel others in the therapeutic setting. The first part of the course will concentrate on drugs, addiction, counselling and the rehabilitation process. Towards the end of the course we will cover this in relation to alcohol addiction, counselling and the treatment process.
Assignment one:
The emotional factors in dependency and addiction
Getting the basic data from the client
Assignment two:
Basic Counselling Skills
Basic Interview Skills
Assignment three:
The counselling relationship
Motivational skills
Assignment four:
Counselling the addicted
Drugs and the Law
Assignment five:
Comprehensive information on drugs
Recognition
Identity
Effects
Assignment six:
Continuation of information on drugs
Glue, gases and aerosols
Anabolic Steroids
Assignment seven:
Coping with cravings
Coping with boredom
Warning signs of a relapse
Planning a change
Assignment eight:
Detoxication and rehabilitation of the user
Assignment nine:
What you should now about addiction to alcohol
Effects of alcohol to the body
Effects of alcohol to the family
Assignment ten:
Conducting the diagnostic interview
Assignment eleven:
Counsellors assessment and diagnosis of the problem
Assignment twelve:
Creating a treatment plan in relation to alcoholism
Assignment thirteen:
Treating the individual
Assignment fourteen:
Patient/Client programmes
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The qualities needed to counsel others in the therapeutic setting. The first part of the course will concentrate on drugs, addiction, counselling and the rehabilitation process. Towards the end of the course we will cover this in relation to alcohol addiction, counselling and the treatment process.
Assignment one:
The emotional factors in dependency and addiction
Getting the basic data from the client
Assignment two:
Basic Counselling Skills
Basic Interview Skills
Assignment three:
The counselling relationship
Motivational skills
Assignment four:
Counselling the addicted
Drugs and the Law
Assignment five:
Comprehensive information on drugs
Recognition
Identity
Effects
Assignment six:
Continuation of information on drugs
Glue, gases and aerosols
Anabolic Steroids
Assignment seven:
Coping with cravings
Coping with boredom
Warning signs of a relapse
Planning a change
Assignment eight:
Detoxication and rehabilitation of the user
Assignment nine:
What you should now about addiction to alcohol
Effects of alcohol to the body
Effects of alcohol to the family
Assignment ten:
Conducting the diagnostic interview
Assignment eleven:
Counsellors assessment and diagnosis of the problem
Assignment twelve:
Creating a treatment plan in relation to alcoholism
Assignment thirteen:
Treating the individual
Assignment fourteen:
Patient/Client programmes
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 112.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | Unlike other Distance Education Colleges, we impose no time limits or pressures on you to complete your course material. Your course will not expire, and it will not become invalid until you have successfully completed it. |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | Stonebridge (Read more about Stonebridge accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | On completion of this course you will receive two qualifications: Qualification 1: Drug, Solvent & Alcohol Abuse Counselling Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC. Dip. (Drug, Solvent & Alcohol Abuse Counselling) Qualification 2: ASET Level 4 Drug, Solvent & Alcohol Abuse Counselling Award All students will receive a certificate in the mail on successful completion of their course. |
| Prerequisites/Audience | There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. You'll need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser. There are no required textbooks. |
Price: $ 464.00 (USD)
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