Healthwise Training Services - A One Day Programme

Aims

The aims of this course are:

To develop knowledge and increase understanding of the issues of alcohol consumption amongst young people and identify the potential impact of alcohol use on their health and lifestyles. This programme further aims to explore the need for alcohol education and identify good practice when talking to young people about alcohol

Learning Objectives

On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

• Explore the current prevalence, patterns and trends of alcohol use amongst young people
• Explore the reasons behind increased alcohol use
• Explore the potential impact on health and lifestyles resulting from binge and dependent drinking behaviour by young people
• Gain an overview of current laws relating to alcohol and young people
• Understand good practice in planning and implementing alcohol education for young people in informal settings

This programme is aimed at anyone involved with or working with young people who use alcohol. For example LAC workers, learning mentors, Connexions staff, YOT staff , Youth workers etc.

It does not demand a high level of previous subject knowldege on behalf of those attending - if you would like to add or remove any of the aims/objectives please contact us.

All participants completing this course wil receive a certificate of attendance and a comprehensive portfolio of information and activities for future reference or to inform colleagues, in a binder.

Comments from previous participants on this programme

Do you have any comments on this programme?

."Reinforcing my belief and value of changing the environment of children to develop coping strategies that will enhance them to their true potential in life"

"...it has been very interesting and I feel better equipped to address the issue of alcohol consumption with young people"

What will you do differently now that you have completed this programme?

" I have a greater knowledge on how to offer safety information and harm reduction to young people"

"Put together lesson plans re this subject and use with young people after sharing with teachers / school nurses and most importantly with new confidence!"

Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS)

This education course supports the attainment of the following DANOS units:

AA1 : Recognise idications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists

AA3: Enable individuals to foind out about and use services and facilities

AA4: promote people's equality, diversity and rights

AB1: Support individuals when they are distressed

AB2: Support individuals who are substance users

AB5: Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users

AC1: Develop your own knowledge and practice

AC3: Contribute to the development of the knowledge and practice of others

AD1: Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects

AD4: Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance use, health and social well-being

To talk about commissioning this programme for your organisation or for an informal discussion please contact us or click here to e-mail us

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