Name: Dual Diagnosis Level 2
Price: 24.99 GBP
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Course Overview

According to a report in 2019, over 35 million people worldwide suffer from substance abuse disorders, yet only 1 in 7 people receive treatment. In the UK, the NHS spends approximately £500 million each year on the treatment of drug abuse. Drug addiction counsellors are in high demand because of this and are essential to the recovery process.

The Dual Diagnosis Level 2 course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of substance misuse and its effects on mental health. It explores the reasons behind substance misuse, patterns of behaviour in substance addiction, models of care in dual diagnosis, and much more.

You will learn about the history of dual diagnosis and the terms associated with dual diagnosis and mental health, as well as the process for assessing and diagnosing patients. Taking you step-by-step through common drugs and their effects, you will gain a deeper understanding of why people abuse and misuse drugs, and how to support them through their recovery. This course will equip you with both practical and theoretical knowledge that can be applied within a counselling framework.

Key topics to be covered

The Definition and history of Dual Diagnosis
Terms Associated with Dual Diagnosis
Assessment and Diagnosis of Patients
Drug Abuse and its Effects on Mental Health
The Difference Between Drug Abuse and Misuse
The Reasons Behind Substance Misuse
The Patterns of Substance Use
An introduction to Commonly Used Illegal Drugs
An Overview of Mental Health Disorders
Models of Care and Dual Diagnosis

Learning outcomes

Understand the types of drugs, the reasons behind substance misuse and its effects on mental health
Familiarise with the terms associated with dual diagnosis and drug abuse
Know the difference between drug abuse and drug misuse
Identify the different types of mental health disorders and their symptoms
Fast track your career as a certified CBT Therapist or Drug Addiction Counsellor
Deepen your understanding of the Mental Health Act and how it defined mental disorder
Learn about the Models of Care four-tiered treatment framework and how to apply it in counselling
Understand the process for the assessment and diagnosis of patients

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Your path to success

The Dual Diagnosis Level 2 course is an essential qualification for those looking to start a career in counselling or social care work. Professions in this field include the following:

CBT Therapist
Drug Addiction Counsellor
Dual Diagnosis Support Worker
Dual Diagnosis Practitioner

Skills you will gain

Counselling
Person-centred communication
Theoretical knowledge of neurophysiology
Analysing & summarising
Active listening

Is this Dual Diagnosis Level 2 course for you?

This comprehensive course is for anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of dual diagnosis and substance abuse. It is ideal for those who are looking to fast track a career in drug addiction counselling by gaining the practical and theoretical knowledge required for this profession.

Assessment process

Once you have completed the modules in the course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment, after which you will receive instant results.

Showcase Your Accomplishment of New Skills: Get a Certification of Completion

To receive the CPD and IAO approved certificate, learners must successfully complete the course assessment. For only £10, you may obtain digital certificates. Learners in the UK can buy printed hard copies for £29, while overseas students can buy printed hard copies for £39.

Course Curriculum

Dual Diagnosis
Module 01: Dual Diagnosis: A Challenge of New Era
	Dual Diagnosis A Challenge of New Era	00:22:00
Module 02: Drugs and Its Effects
	Drugs and Their Effects	00:26:00
Module 03: Mental Health: An Introduction
	Mental Health An Introduction	00:30:00
Module 04: Brain Works - Neurophysiology
	Brain Works – Neurophysiology	00:23:00
Module 05: Harm Minimisation and Optical Health
	Harm Minimisation and Optical Health	00:32:00
Module 06: Models of Care and Dual Diagnosis
	Models of Care and Dual Diagnosis	00:23:00
Module 07: Psychological Interventions in Dual Diagnosis
	Psychological Interventions in Dual Diagnosis	00:15:00
Module 08: Practice and Policy Issues
	Practice and Policy Issues	00:19:00
Module 09: Ethical Issues and Mental Health Act
	Ethical Issues and Mental Health Act	00:23:00
Module 10: The Assessment Process in Dual Diagnosis
	The Assessment Process in Dual Diagnosis	00:31:00