Aim

The programme aims to develop and increase participant’s knowledge and understanding of polydrug use. It also aims to explore prevalence of polydrug use, identifying potential impact for users and service providers.

Learning objectives

On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

• Define 'poly drug use'

• Understand prevalence and explore reasons for any increase

• Understand patterns and trends of poly drug use

• Explore which drugs are used together and why

• Understand the social and personal implications of polydrug use

• Explore effective harm reduction measures for use with poly drug users

Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS)

Healthwise Training Services has made a commitment to deliver quality training. For our work on Alcohol and Drugs this has meant redesigning our training content and delivery systems to ensure that each course makes a positive and measurable contribution to the delivery of relevant DANOS units. All our programmes now include specified learning objectives linked to the appropriate DANOS units.

This course supports the attainment of the following DANOS Units:

AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists

AA3 Enable individuals to find out about and use services and facilities

AA4 Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights

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

AF2 Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise need

AF3 Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment

All participants completing this course will receive a certificate of attendance and a comprehensive portfolio of information for future reference in a binder.

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