Online Training

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COCA training courses are being delivered online via Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Face-To-Face.

Please enquire for details and costings.

Course description

A one or two session, crack and cocaine course. This course covers specific interventions, health, mental health issues, appropriate treatment and effective ways of working with this client group.

 

The course covers;

  • Current world and UK situation
  • Types of cocaine
  • How cocaine works
  • Health and Psychiatric implications
  • Harm reduction
  • Treatment

Aims and objectives

  • Increase knowledge and awareness of the issues relating to crack and cocaine use.
  • Increase knowledge of how crack & cocaine is used and the effects upon individual’s physiology and neurology.
  • Understand the possible affects on health.
  • Understand how specific interventions at relevant stages can increase engagement.
  • Increase confidence in working with this client group.
  • Increase competence in working with this client group.

Drug and alcohol national occupational standards

Session One:

  • AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists.
  • HSC233 Relate to, and interact with, individuals.
  • HSC3111 Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals.
  • AB2 Support individuals who are substance users.
  • HSC33 Develop your own knowledge and practice.
  • AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects.

Session Two:

  • AB5 Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users.
  • AG1 Develop, implement and review care plans for individuals.
  • AG2 Contribute to care planning and review.
  • HSC347 Help individuals to access employment.
  • AK3 Enable individuals to access housing and accommodation.