Drug Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Description

Course Overview

This course raises awareness of the issue of drug misuse in Children and Young People. It will provide learners with knowledge about substances and how they affect those under the influence of them. The course will guide learners in talking to Children and Young People about drugs and how to help a Child or Young Person with a substance misuse problem. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. 

This course is accredited by CPD.

Aims & Objectives

Develop understanding around the different terms

Understand the dangers of drug misuse

Understand the effects of drugs on children

Identify signs of children taking drugs

Explain what actions to be taken in emergency and non-emergency situations

How to approach and talk with children about drugs and the dangers

Course Audience

Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers