Qualification : CERTIFICATE IN ADDICTION STUDIES
Award Type and NFQ level : CERTIFICATE LEVEL 7
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This course focuses on introducing participants to current debates on addiction. On completion, participants will have become familiar with contemporary addiction theory as well as prevention and treatment strategies. They will have explored associated issues such as public policy, factual information on substance misuse, gender issues and community drug prevention to name but a few.
The NUI Cert. in Addiction Studies will be held on our Maynooth Campus Tuesday Evenings 7.00-10.00pm The duration of the course is 100 hours. Students will attend 1 evening per week for a 3 hour facilitated workshop/tutorial. Students will also attend 3/4 Saturdays over the duration of the course. For assessment purposes, students are expected to have at least a 85% minimum attendance, complete a Learning Journal and complete Essays & Project work.
Content
Module 1 Groupwork & Facilitation Skills/Reflective Learning
Module 2 Substance Misuse and Dependence
Module 3 Drug & Alcohol Misuse in Contemporary Ireland
Module 4 Approaches to Prevention Treatment & Rehabilitation
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International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Participants need to be 21 years of age or over on 1st January of the year in which the course commences. As courses are delivered in keeping with adult education practice, participants will be expected to: be willing to engage with group activities and group learning; be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection on experience; have a level of literacy that is sufficient to complete the assessment requirements.
Additional Information
Admission Requirements
Participants must be 21 years of age or over; it is preferable that applicants have:
Experience of working in a community setting.
Experience of working with alcohol and/or drug-related problems.
Openness to reflect on ones own practice, attitudes and beliefs.
Commitment to learning in a group setting.
Please Note: All applicants are required to submit a short essay (approx. 300500 words) describing their reasons for applying for the course. Applicants who apply to On Line venues should complete this essay in the Personal Statement section. On Campus Start Date: 4 October. Please contact Local venues for their Start Dates and Times.
For further information please contact Kay Loughlin at [email protected]
An Easy Payment option is available upon registration.