Details
This course will help you to become aware of the key issues surrounding substance use and misuse. It will develop your knowledge of drug types, the effects on both individuals and society, as well as exploring how people and organisations respond to substance misuse. The course will identify substances that are commonly misused and consider the reasons why people misuse substances. It will also cover recognising the possible signs of substance misuse, along with the harmful effects these substances can have on the individual and on society.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of substance misuse. There are no specific entry requirements for this course. Basic understanding of English language, literacy, numeracy and ICT are required to complete this course.
Learning about the dangers of substance misuse is not only advantageous for you as the learner but your knowledge can then be put to use in wider society; at work, school or college.
Access Duration
You will have 12 months of access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. You can complete the course in stages, revisiting the training at any time. It is self-paced so you can decide how quickly to progress through it.
Method of Assessment
At the end of the course, learners will take an online multiple-choice question assessment test. This online multiple choice question test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course. The pass mark is 70%.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded a digital PDF certificate of completion.
This course will help you to become aware of the key issues surrounding substance use and misuse. It will develop your knowledge of drug types, the effects on both individuals and society, as well as exploring how people and organisations respond to substance misuse. The course will identify substances that are commonly misused and consider the reasons why people misuse substances. It will also cover recognising the possible signs of substance misuse, along with the harmful effects these substances can have on the individual and on society.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of substance misuse. There are no specific entry requirements for this course. Basic understanding of English language, literacy, numeracy and ICT are required to complete this course.
Learning about the dangers of substance misuse is not only advantageous for you as the learner but your knowledge can then be put to use in wider society; at work, school or college.
Access Duration
You will have 12 months of access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. You can complete the course in stages, revisiting the training at any time. It is self-paced so you can decide how quickly to progress through it.
Method of Assessment
At the end of the course, learners will take an online multiple-choice question assessment test. This online multiple choice question test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course. The pass mark is 70%.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded a digital PDF certificate of completion.
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Learning Curve Group is an international training and education specialist. The majority of our business utilises UK-government funding which is set aside for education and gets it to the people who need and want it most, working with employers, individuals, and education providers to help them achieve success.
Since 2004, LCG has grown both organically and through acquisition to become one of the largest and most diverse providers in the country. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that’s how it should be, as we impact over 200,000 each year.
The business has grown by understanding the fast-changing education landscape and by listening to those who matter in their work: employers, employees, school-leavers, the unemployed, and people seeking their next career step. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision of ‘transforming lives through learning.
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