Aim

This education programme aims to increase and develop course participants’ knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding volatile substance abuse (vsa) and will explore government legislation. It also aims to explore guidance responses to solvent use and introduce emergency first aid techniques.

Learning objectives

On completion of the training programme the participants will be able to:

• Define 'Volatile Substance Use'

• Explore prevalence, patterns and trends of volatile substance abuse

• Identify the varied range of products and substances that are inhaled

• Understand the associated effects of solvent abuse and recognise the signs and symptoms of use

• Explore laws in relation to solvent use

• Develop appropriate responses and effective strategies of support to volatile substance users

• Respond in an emergency situation concerning the use of volatile substances

Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS)

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

AI2 Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan

This course is aimed at anyone who works with young people or with solvent users in particular. It would be beneficial if those attending this course have completed a drug awareness programme or have a basic understanding of categories of drugs, why people use drugs and effects & consequences of drug use. If you would like to add these learning objectives to this programme then please contact us to discuss your needs.

This programme is readily adaptable for direct delivery to young people using a variety of safe, non-threatening interactive training methods.

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

To talk about commissioning this VSA training programme for your agency please contact us or click here to e-mail your query

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