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Adiction Studies

This programme is an entry level suitable for people who are interested in broadening their understanding and experience of the field of addiction, or to examine if they would like to pursue further training. Experiential learning plays a large role in the programme delivery which may present a challenge to people in early recovery or ongoing issues with addiction.

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Industry
Focus

Our course content is aligned with industry requirements

On-Campus
Delivery

This course is delivered on campus at TUS Midwest Moylish campus.

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opportunities

This course will allow for clear career and educational progression

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Programme Aims

The aim of this programme is to provide an introduction to the topic of addiction to participants and to enable them to make an initial low-level intervention with an individual displaying addiction-related behaviour. The programme is particularly aimed at those who may encounter such behaviour in their personal or working lives.

On successful completion of this programme participants will be able to:

  • Recognise addiction-associated behaviour in a work or personal setting
  • Identify the proximate cause of the addiction-associated behaviour
  • Compile appropriate behaviour-related information
  • Make an initial intervention with the individual displaying such behaviour
  • Assist the individual displaying the addiction-related behaviour to seek professional help and be able to outline the nature of the help available

Online/Blended

Classroom

Programme Content

  • Drug & Alcohol Education
  • Crisis Intervention & Detox
  • Harm reduction Policy
  • Ethics & Self Awareness
  • Effects of Addiction on Individual, Family & Community
  • 4 Tier Model
  • Screening & Assessment
  • Treatment Options & Approaches

Minimum Entry Requirements

This programme is an entry level suitable for people who are interested in broadening their understanding and experience of the field of addiction, or to examine if they would like to pursue further training. Experiential learning plays a large role in the programme delivery which may present a challenge to people in early recovery or ongoing issues with addiction.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.

Commencing

Induction – Saturday 11th September 2023

Classes – Week commencing Monday 13th September 2023

Programme Fee

€850

Duration

Classroom – Tues (7-10pm), Thurs (7-9pm), selected Sats (9am-1pm)

NFQ Level

Level 6 NFQ , 60 Credits – Special Purpose Award

Enquiries

 Neal.Whelan@lit.ie

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