Addiction Studies Course Now Open for Applications

Addiction Studies Course QQI level 7 supported by the East Coast Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force and the SICAP Programme in County Wicklow Partnership starting October 2022 in Croi Rath Naoi Community Development Project, St Brigid’s Hall Rathnew

100 hours duration over the academic year with classes every Thursday morning 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. term-time and some seminars.

This course focuses on introducing participants to current debates on addiction.

On completion, participants will have become familiar with contemporary addiction theory as well as prevention and treatment strategies.
Participants will have explored associated issues such as public policy, factual information on substance misuse, gender issues and community drug prevention to name but a few.
Modules:
1 Groupwork and Facilitation Skills/Reflective Learning
2 Substance Misuse and Dependence
3 Drug & Alcohol Misuse in Contemporary Ireland
4 Approaches to Prevention, Treatment & Rehabilitation

Award:
NUI Certificate in Addiction Studies

Application:
Submission of Application Form followed by meeting with tutors.

Download application form here:

Closing date for applications: July 15th 2022 at 4 p.m.

For more information contact: Mary Millett at mary_crn@wicklowpartnership.ie or Maeve Shanley at ecrdatf@gmail.com