Substance Misuse Awareness
Voluntary Sector £140.00, Statutory Sector £150.00
24th & 25th November 2015
15th & 16th December 2015
21st & 22nd January 2016
10th & 11th March 2016
At a small additional charge, this 2-day course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales.
This course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. The course will describe the most commonly misused categories of substances and list the effects of alcohol and the risks associated with alcohol misuse. In addition will describe different patterns of substance misuse and discuss the range of service provision available.
Advanced Substance Misuse Awareness
Voluntary Sector £155.00, Statutory Sector £165.00
10th & 11th December 2015
18th & 19th February 2015
At a small additional charge, this 2-day course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales.
This course is aimed at people who have completed NewLink Wales’ Substance Misuse Awareness course and it may also be suitable for people who have some knowledge of substance misuse already. The course will describe the effects of commonly used substances and analyse the risks surrounding the misuse of substances. It will identify the main methods of drug use and explore some harm reduction techniques. In addition it will examine the injection process, analyse risks and explore harm minimisation methods and explore the ‘recovery journey’ and identify appropriate interventions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Voluntary £125.00, Statutory £135.00
9th February 2016
This course is aimed at people with little or no experience with CBT or those who wish to refresh their knowledge. By the end of the course, participants will be able to define the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and examine elements of CBT. Furthermore they will explore the communication skills needed for using CBT and practice new skills for working with and supporting others.
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and the Lifelong Effects: Are we really doing enough?
11th February 2016
Voluntary Sector £135.00, Statutory Sector £145.00
This 1-day course is aimed at people working with children and young people or adults with mental health problems/ disabilities within any setting. Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the leading, known, preventable intellectual disability and is only caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.
By the end of training, participants will be able to identify the causes of FASD and explore the long term effects of FASD on young people and adults. It will explore the difference between FAS (Foetal Alcohol Syndrome) and FASD. Furthermore the training will discuss the behaviours and needs of someone with FASD throughout their different life stages and lastly will relate FASD development to the style of support and type of work being delivered.
Steroid and Image Enhancing Drugs Training (SIEDS)
12th February 2016
FULLY FUNDED SPACES
This course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of SIEDS. This course aims to bring an understanding about steroid and image enhancing drug use and the impact that these can have on individuals. The course will look at the main categories of SIEDS and the motivations for using SIEDS. It will also look at how SIEDS are used and the risks involved along with providing an understanding of how to engage with SIEDS users.
