Addiction and Substance Use in a Range of Contexts

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Mix

Credit point

15 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 16 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,070 / year

Next Intake September-2022

Addiction and Substance Use in a Range of Contexts

About

This module will be beneficial for people working in a wide variety of disciplines and areas who are keen to broaden their understanding of engaging with people with substance use issues. The module encourages application of understanding to practice in order to improve experiences for people with substance use issues.

You will study:

Contemporary substance use policy and legislation
Psychological trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the principles of trauma-informed care in relation to working with people with substance use issues
The importance and influence of cultures and practices on the experiences and outcomes of people with substance use issues and their families and carers

Assessment methods and interventions including Alcohol Brief Interventions (ABIs) and an introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Strategies for addressing professional, ethical and legal challenges relating to addiction and substance use

Learning Methods

Most of the module is delivered online viaCampusMoodle.

There are 3 study days which, pre-Covid, required attendance in person for 8 hours per day. During Covid restrictions we have adapted this to 5face-to-face online study days, which last for 4 hours per day.

Independent Study

There is an expectation that you will engage in around 8 hours of independent study per week across the module.

Staff delivering on this course

Staff delivering this module have expertise in the addiction and substance use field. Staff bring current practice experience from a variety of backgrounds including nursing, police and third sector.

Assessment

You are expected to produce a 3000 word written assignment.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

English Program Requirements

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Career

Prospects

Credit from this module may contribute to the MSc Advancing Practice Clinical Practice and Nursing routes or the Professional Development Framework.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,070

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.