Maynooth University Certificate in Addiction Studies

County Wicklow Partnership along with Maynooth University and East Coast Regional Drugs & Alcohol Task Force are inviting interested people to apply for a Certificate in Addiction Studies.

Course Content

This course focuses on introducing participants to current debates on addiction. On completion, participants will have become familiar with the contemporary addiction theory as well as prevention and treatment frameworks and strategies. They will have explored associated issues such as public policy, factual information on substance misuse, gender issues and harm reduction to name but a few. The teaching methods utilise blended learning with adult education techniques, which involve active participation, critical debate and a focus on social action. These methodologies are frequently challenging, committing participants to explore their own attitudes, beliefs and current practices

Objectives of the course

To provide a quality certified course in addiction studies that is affortable and adapted to suit local needs
To target voluntary, community and statutory local people involved in community based activities in the region
To offer opportunities for course participants to discuss and debate current drug and addiction issues with others from differing backgrounds in a supportive learning environment
To challenge attitudes, gain knowledge and raise awareness of addiction and its effect
To increase participants’ understanding of the concept of addiction, its historical context and background and relate it to everyday life
To offer networking and educational opportunities for participants to enhance their current and future work

Application

Informal enquiries relating to any aspect of the course or its contents should be directed to Mary Millett, Coordinator of Croi Rath Naoi Rathnew (087-6440693) or Maeve Shanley (01-2744132) or email ecrdatf@gmail.com