Drugs Awareness

Drugs Awareness

About the Drugs Awareness Certificate

Originally developed by the Wigan Drug Action Team as a short, informative programme for students in schools and colleges, this course will tell you all you need to know about drugs. Drug addiction is a worldwide problem and the only chance we have of stopping it is to educate as many people as possible about drugs and the consequences of taking them.

The course is short; taking approximately 10 hours to complete. Although it’s not our longest programme, the drugs awareness certificate does not skimp on detail. The course material is engaging, interactive and educational and covers everything from the types of substances in circulation, to the effects of substance abuse.

Who should study this course?

This course is aimed at individuals who want to broaden their understanding of substance abuse and its causes. It is also suitable for people who want to work in health and social care, rehabilitation or counselling roles.

As with all of our courses here at learndirect, we don’t ask that our students have any prior qualifications. In order to enrol, all you need is access to the internet, a computer and the motivation to engage in home study.

What happens after the course?

On successful completion of this online home learning course, you will gain a drugs awareness certificate from learndirect. This certificate will prove to employers that you have an understanding of this topic and are equipped to deal with a number of drug related issues.

If you want to join the fight against substance abuse and help people who have been affected by drugs, you may choose to embark on further distance learning courses, or even attend university. There are lot of jobs in this field which include but are not limited to:

• Support worker
• Substance abuse counsellor
• Drug and alcohol worker

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

• Commonly misused substances
• Signs of substance misuse
• Effects of substance misuse
• Sources for information on substance misuse
• Responses to substance misuse, including stereotyping, glamorizing and biased reporting

To achieve the full Certificate in Drug Awareness a candidate must successfully complete the one full mandatory unit.

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• This course is excluded from all of our "fee reducing plans".

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Drugs Awareness.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

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