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    Substance Misuse Awareness Level 3 Online Course

    Substance Misuse Awareness Level 3 Online Course

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    Original price was: £30.00.Current price is: £15.00.
    Substance Misuse Awareness

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    Original price was: £30.00.Current price is: £15.00.

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    Duration: 3 Hours
    Awarded By : The CPD Group
    Access : 12 Months
    Type : E-Learning
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    Course Description

    This Substance Misuse Awareness Level 3 online course is about the misuse and abuse of substances such as drugs and alcohol that are used to change a person's state of body or mind, for reasons other than a medical need.

    All about this Substance Misuse Awareness Level 3 course

    Substance misuse often leads to addiction, which can be defined as the continuing and compulsive misuse of substances despite physical and/or psychological harm to the user, family or society and includes both legal and illegal substances.

    The term 'substance abuse' is now often used because of the broad range of substances (including alcohol and inhalants) that are addictive. This course explores Psychological dependence and Physical dependence.

    You don’t need to have any previous training to do this course.

    In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

    Aims of the course

    By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

    • Causes and Types of Substance Misuse
    • Explain the major social, personal and medical factors that can lead to substance misuse
    • Discuss the patterns of misuse that often occur, the types of dependence that substance misuse can lead to and the stages of substance misuse that lead to addiction
    • Describe the range of substances commonly misused and their effects
    • Signs and Effects of Substance Misuse
    • Explain the physical, behavioural and psychological signs of substance misuse
    • Describe the effects of substance misuse on health
    • Treatment, Rehabilitation and Legal Issues
    • Explain the principles behind the range of treatments used with individuals who misuse substances
    • Identify the range of treatments, the purpose of rehabilitation and tips for helping individuals remain drug-free
    • Explain the main legislation relating to substance misuse including the National Harm Reduction Strategy

    Course accreditations

    Our course is accredited by the CPD Group as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

    Why train with us?

    • Easy to complete.
    • Course developed by experts.
    • Improve your career prospects.
    • Learn valuable knowledge, skills, advice and guidance to help you achieve success.
    • Fully CPD registered
    • Follows all UK regulations and laws
    • Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
    • Covers all required legislation and practices
    • Complete the online multiple-choice assessment as many times as you need

    Click the “Enrol” button to book your course today.

    Certification Details

    Assessment:

    • This course is accredited by The CPD Group
    • Our Online test will be multiple choice.
    • If you don't pass the test first time, don't worry, you can retake the test as many times as you need to improve your grade.
    • An accredited certificate is awarded upon completion which enable you to obtain certified CPD hours
    • All evidence of learning and certification will remain on our system for your future reference.

    Accreditation: The CPD Group.

    Got a question about exams? Contact one of our course advisors. We’re happy to help!

    Requirements

    Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.

    For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.

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    Course FAQ

    What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You're free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that's convenient.

    Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple-choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

    What if I don't pass the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    When will I receive my certificate?

    Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

    How long does it take to complete the course?

    We estimate that the entire program is likely to take around 2-4 hours to work through initially, but you may want to allow more time to repeat some areas. You should allow an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    What if I am unhappy with the course?

    We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.

    Course Outline

    Learning Outcomes

    • Causes and Types of Substance Misuse
    • Explain the major social, personal and medical factors that can lead to substance misuse
    • Discus the patterns of misuse that often occur, the types of dependence that substance misuse can lead to and the stages of substance misuse that lead to addiction
    • Describe the range of substances commonly misused and their effects
    • Signs and Effects of Substance Misuse
    • Explain the physical, behavioural and psychological signs of substance misuse
    • Describe the effects of substance misuse on health
    • Treatment, Rehabilitation and Legal Issues
    • Explain the principles behind the range of treatments used with individuals who misuse substances
    • Identify the range of treatments, the purpose of rehabilitation and tips for helping individuals remain drug-free
    • Explain the main legislation relating to substance misuse including the National Harm Reduction Strategy
    Training Features

    E-Learning Format

    This eLearning is accessed through a dedicated learner portal. Your course material is presented in an interactive and easy to follow presentation enabling you to study at your own pace.

    The course is divided into simple sections with a short quiz at the end of each to test your knowledge. Once you have progressed through each of the course sections you can complete an end of course quiz which consists of multiple-choice questions based on the material that you have studied.

    Once you have passed the course you can download your fully accredited CPD certificate (PDF format) directly from your learning account.

    Test Retakes

    If you don't pass the first time, don't worry, you can resist the test as many times as required - until you pass.

    New – Translation Feature

    Our state-of-the-art e-learning portal now offers translation features. Making learning across countries easy with automatic language translation – available in 75 popular international languages. Allowing learners to study in their preferred language.

    Payment Options

    For purchases of 1 to 999 user enrolments select the number of users you require and add the course to your shopping basket by selecting Enrol. You will then be able to make payment using most credit and debit cards or a PayPal account. Once payment is confirmed, we’ll process your order and email your course login instructions.

    If you would like to pay by BACs transfer or by invoice, please contact us on 0844 264 3600 or email sales@study247.co.uk.

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