1-2 day workshop depending on level needed.

Courses are run as requested. Please contact The Learning Curve Institute on 098 25530 or at info@thelearningcurve.ie for further information.

In order to maximize learning groups will be limited to a maximum of 15 students per course.

This programme is designed to provide on overview of alcohol use/abuse both in Ireland and internationally. There will be examples of best practice in relation to alcohol from both an abstinence view point and a harm reduction view point. Practical examples will be given to develop theory into practice. Above all this programme is a practical application of relevant theory and evidence based practice in relation to alcohol use/abuse.

Certificate in Alcohol Awareness from The Learning Curve Institute.

The aim of this 1-2 day workshop is to enable participants to:

1. Become aware of the effects of alcohol, both short term and long term.
2. Formulate a care plan/action plan with clients who are alcohol dependent
3. Formulate a care plan/action plan with clients who are abstinent
4. Become aware of the process of withdrawal and possible consequences
5. Become aware of international best practice in the area of alcohol.

To build on and expand existing knowledge in relation to Alcohol Awareness within the group. To enhance confidence in participants in relation to their understanding of alcohol and its use/abuse in society. To enhance participants awareness of the process of detoxification in relation to alcohol. To build awareness within the group regarding the effects of alcohol, both short term and long term, and to enhance knowledge relating to the methods of measuring a clients alcohol use. To increase awareness within the group of strategies of working with people who are either alcohol dependent or abstinent. To allow space and time for participants to look at their own practice in relation to alcohol use/abuse and to develop best practice.

No specific entry requirements

Assessment will be carried out through continuous assessment of role-plays and group exercises.

The Learning Curve Institute offers a unique post course support system whereby students are provided with the contact details of the lecturer and are free to contact him/her with any questions they may have or that they would like the lecturer to help them with.

This course is offered when requested. Please contact the Learning Curve Institute for more details.

Please contact The Learning Curve Institute on 098 25530 or info@thelearningcurve.ie for more information.