Upcoming Training

We are offering the following training: –

• Introduction to Addiction Studies – dates to be confirmed
• Community Addiction Studies Course (level 5) – dates to be confirmed
• Urrús Keyworking, Care Planning and Case Management (level 6) – dates to be confirmed
• Understanding Harm Reduction & Drug Related Health Issues – date to be confirmed

The above training will be delivered at our premises in Ballymun.  Prospective students need to be available to engage in learning and study on the days indicated for each programme.  It is essential that students have computer and internet access to engage with their own self-directed learning.

Urrús Keyworking, Care Planning and Case Management – QQI Award (Minor) Level 6 : September-December 2021

This programme is offered in response to the emerging skills, knowledge and practice needs of new and existing keyworkers in the drug and alcohol, homeless and broader social care sector.  Urrús Keyworking, Care Planning and Case Management programme will give learners the opportunity to understand the systems of key working, care planning and case management within the National Drug Rehabilitation Framework.  The programme runs over twelve weeks, one-day a week (10am-5pm) and will start 9th September.  It is essential that students have computer, internet access and email to engage with the course learning. Content includes: –

• Key Working – systems and processes
• Care Planning – policy and practice
• Case Management – framework and communications
• Professional Boundaries – understanding and techniques
• Confidentiality and Case Notes – guidelines and application
• Reflective and Professional Practice – theories and practice

Accreditation: QQI Award (Minor) Level 6 – 30 Credits. On successful completion of the programme learners will receive a component certificate in Person Centred Planning (6N2206) and in Boundary Management (6N2207).

Cost: €595.

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Understanding Harm Reduction / Drug Related Health Issues

This one-day workshop will introduce harm reduction and outline the health issues experienced through substance misuse.  The training will provide participants with an understanding and appreciation of the key issues pertaining to theory and practice of harm reduction/minimisation; and an overview of the major health issues which are initiated and /or exacerbated by substance misuse.  Content includes: –

• Definition of harm reduction
• Principles & practice of harm reduction
• Development of services
• Current harm reduction service provision
• Drug toxicity
• Blood viruses (HIV, Hep. C, etc.)
• Fungal and bacterial infections
• Vein damage, associated with IV use
• Lung and other organ damage
• Overdose and universal precautions

Date/Time: to be confirmed / 10am-5pm.

Cost: €80.