The Prevention and Intervention of Substance Use and Misuse
| From | To | UK Fee * | International Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2012 | 31 Aug 2013 | £POA | £POA |
* Exceptions may apply. Please see Fees and Finance for further information.
Introduction
This programme has been directly mapped to the relevant Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS). If you would like more information as to which standards the course has been mapped to please contact the Programme Leader (see details below).
In order to ensure that applications are processed in time for the start of the course in September applications need to be in by 1st September 2012. If you anticipate difficulties with this you are strongly encouraged to contact the Programme Leader.
This short course is aimed primarily at those who are currently working within substance misuse services and wish to develop their theoretical understanding of the issues related to problematic substance use.
However it is also geared to those who have experience of working within closely related agencies and services such as criminal justice programmes, community development or mental health services.
It is also an optional module for students studying a range of degree programmes at the University of Sunderland and is designed to build upon the Level 2 module - The Basis of Problematic Substance Use and is a core module on the Advanced Diploma in Drug and Alcohol Studies.
The module will critically explore prevention and interventions as strategies for dealing with problem substance use and reducing the harms to individuals and societies. The emphasis of the module will be one of an integrated approach which critically explores problematic substance use and in doing so evaluate the evidence for what is effective in reducing the risks and associated harm.
Course Content
Modules include:
- Harm Minimisation/Harm Reduction
- Communicable diseases, prevention and interventions
- Pregnancy and Substance use/misuse
- Government policy and best practice
- Criminal Justice Interventions
- The effectiveness of policies to reduce access/availability/supply/demand
Entry Requirements
Recruitment onto the course is designed to be flexible and where possible uses previous experience as well as prior learning to enable students to access the course they are most interested in and would meet their needs.
As a minimum students need to be able to demonstrate an ability to study at undergraduate Level 3. This could be by way of a Nursing, Social Work or other related professional qualification or by previous study and CPD.
Support for students with disabilities
The University of Sunderland is fully committed to principles of Equality and Diversity. We welcome applications from potential students who have or may have a disability and are eager to ensure that all reasonable adjustments and support can be put in place where appropriate.
When you apply for a course at Sunderland you will have the opportunity to disclose that you have a disability, specific learning difficulty or a medical condition. You are not obliged to provide us with this information. However, if you do not, it may mean that we are unable to provide you with the level of support and assistance that you require.
For courses and programmes where no application form is required we recommend that you contact the appropriate Faculty and department to discuss your needs as soon as possible before the start of the course. This will enable the University to work with you to identify any disability-related support needs and to make sure you receive timely advice and guidance about how your needs may be met.
We advise all applicants to make themselves familiar with the demands of a programme, including requirements for field trips, placements, years abroad and teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Fees and Finance
This course consists of one 20 credit module.
The Drug and Alcohol short courses are not covered by government funding such as The Student Loans Company. In the past some students have secured funding from their employer or the only other source of funding known to the University is from The Society for the Study of Addictions. There is no automatic ‘entitlement’ to this grant and we would advise students to apply early, previous students have been successful with their applications for funding. Applicants can apply for a bursary of up to £750 to cover course fees.
See the link below for further details
http://www.addiction-ssa.org/ssa_13.htm
The University’s Student Financial Advice Team can advise you with regards to funding, payment methods including paying by instalments, they can be contacted on 0191 515 2933 or studentfinancialadvice@sunderland.ac.uk
Teaching and Assessment
The teaching and learning methods for this module will include the following strategies:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Independent study
- Collaborative group work
- E learning platform-Web CT Sunspace
The module is currently assessed by means of a 3,000 word essay.
Work Experience
Experienced outside speakers from related drug and alcohol agencies are invited to speak during the course.
Career Opportunities
The short course gives you a 20 credit diploma from the University of Sunderland and strengthens your profile within the substance misuse/community health sector.
Supplemental Information
The qualification awarded for the short course is a University Certificate.
You might be eligible for course funding, if you are unemployed, or work part-time or are retired. If you are in employment, some employers will pay for you to attend as the course will help with your career development.
The University has a finance team who can help you look into these matters, which can be found on the University of Sunderland website. Alternatively, you can contact The Gateway on 0191 515 2000.
Facilities
*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.
Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.
CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.
Further information is available from:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.
If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.
Please visit:
http://www.student-software.co.uk/