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Course overview
The misuse of alcohol is a serious health issue of national concern with evidence of significant harms caused by misuse in the UK and worldwide. Dealing with the consequences of physical and mental health and the impact on society is a challenge for everybody working in healthcare.
This certificated training has been developed in response to increasing demand for education in the treatment for alcohol misuse.
The training course aims to improve participants’ understanding of alcohol-related problems and equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage their patients and supporting carers.
Learning outcomes
- Identify alcohol related harm and dependent drinking.
- Diagnose severity of alcohol dependence.
- Understand and describe treatment options.
- Develop skills to effectively treat problem drinking.
- Deliver enhanced services for problem drinkers