NewLink Wales
Substance Misuse Volunteering & Training
Training Course
Crack & Cocaine
Dates:
5th & 6th October 2010
Target Group:
Level 3
National Occuptional Standards:
AA1, HSC233, HSC3111, AB2, HSC33, AD1, AB5, AG1, AG2, HSC347, AK3
Course Specification/Contents:
This is a two day course focusing on crack and cocaine, appropriate treatment and ways of working with this client group.
Aims and objectives of the course include:
1. To increase knowledge and awareness of the issues relating to crack and cocaine use
2. To increase knowledge of how crack & cocaine are used and the effects upon individuals’ physiology and neurology
3. To understand the possible effects on health
4. To understand how specific interventions at relevant stages can increase engagement and retention
5. To increase confidence in working with this client group.
6. To increase competence in working with this group.
Trainer:
Tony D’Agostino
Tony D'Agostino was a lecturer in social psychology at Nottingham Trent University and has an MSc in Research Methodology. He is also an accredited practice teacher and was an assessor at South Bank University.
Tony has worked in the drug and alcohol field for 15 years, the past 7 of which have been at a senior level. During this time he set up and managed a drug and alcohol service before becoming Director of Training and Development at COCA. Tony has experience of working with decision making bodies and enforcement agencies such as the Ministry of Justice, NTA, Prison Service, Police, Probation, ACPO, DEA etc. At present he runs his own training and consultancy business.
Cost:
| Voluntary organisations | £170 |
| Statutory organisations | £180 |
A 10% discount will be given on bookings when a competed booking form is received six weeks before the course date. Unfortunately we cannot offer the usual 5% discount to members on top of this.
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