Description
Welcome to the CPD-accredited course on Substance Misuse in Health and Social Care. This comprehensive course is designed to provide health and social care professionals with the necessary tools to effectively recognise, respond to, and support individuals affected by substance misuse. The course covers a wide range of topics, including the physical, psychological, and societal impacts of substance misuse, as well as the legal and ethical responsibilities professionals must uphold.
You will gain practical skills in using person-centred care and harm reduction strategies, applying trauma-informed care principles, and collaborating with multi-agency professionals to deliver holistic care. The course also addresses the importance of safeguarding, emergency responses to overdoses, and how to support recovery through education, counselling, and peer support programs. Additionally, it highlights the importance of workplace policies and continuous professional development to ensure that staff are equipped to manage substance misuse effectively and ethically.
Learning outcomes
- Define substance misuse and its impact on physical, psychological, and societal well-being.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of substance misuse, including physical, behavioural, and psychological indicators.
- Understand UK legislation relevant to substance misuse, including key acts and confidentiality requirements.
- Apply best practices in substance misuse care using trauma-informed, person-centred, and harm reduction approaches.
- Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to provide holistic care for individuals affected by substance misuse.
- Respond to emergencies related to substance misuse, including overdose and alcohol poisoning, using appropriate first aid.
- Support recovery by promoting education on substance misuse risks, relapse prevention, and access to recovery resources.
- Follow workplace policies on substance misuse, ensuring compliance and ongoing professional development for staff.
Accreditation Certificate
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Substance Misuse in Health and Social Care Certificate
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to effectively identify, support, and safeguard individuals affected by substance misuse in health and social care settings.
What does my certificate include?
Your Substance Misuse in Health and Social Care Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
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