Drug and Alcohol Action Team

Training

Croydon DAAT recognises that in order to increase the availability and quality of treatment for drug misusers, it is important to train a wide range of professionals to recognise and engage with the issues around substance misuse.

Training is continuously evolving. Please find below the training courses provided by the multi-agency group known as CAT – Croydon Action on Training. These courses are free of charge to workers from the Croydon area. Specific training can be delivered for groups that is tailored to their particular needs i.e timing, length and content of the session. There are plans to develop specific training on alcohol.

Drug Awareness - Level One

This one-day basic awareness course is intended for any local worker whose role brings them into contact with clients who may be substance misusers, without necessarily having a role in their treatment (eg GP receptionists, teachers, police, foster parents, home care assistants).

This course is mapped to the following DANOS (Drug & Alcohol National Occupational Standards) units: AA1; AA3; AC1; AD1.

	At the end of this training you should be able to:
Name the main drugs of misuse, their effects, how they are taken and some of the common problems the user may experience Have an awareness of current drugs legislation Have a broad overview of the types of interventions for drug users Have an awareness of the drug services available in Croydon

Download an application form here.

Drug Awareness - Level Two

This one-day course is for those professionals who need a deeper insight into the range of treatments available to drug users, and the approaches taken by different treatment agencies. It is advisable to have undertaken the Level One course, or an equivalent, before attending this course.

This course is mapped to the following DANOS (Drug & Alcohol National Occupational Standards) units:AA3; AB2; AB5; AC1; AD1; AF1; AF2; AI1; AI2.

	At the end of this training you should be able to:
Undertake an initial assessment and plan treatment pathways according to Models of Care guidelines Have a basic knowledge of interventions, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy To provide advice to prevent the harm associated with the use of various substances

Download an application form here.

Basic Alcohol Awareness

This one-day basic awareness course is intended for any local worker whose role brings them into contact with clients who may be using alcohol inappropriately, without necessarily having a role in their treatment (eg GP receptionists, teachers, police, foster parents, home care assistants).

This course is mapped to the following DANOS (Drug & Alcohol National Occupational Standards) units: AA1; AA3; AC1; AD1.

For more information on DANOS units go to: www.skillsforhealth.org.uk

	At the end of this training you should be able to:
Check and update your alcohol knowledge, including units, ‘alcohol by volume’ and current advice on safer drinking Increase your confidence in dealing with alcohol issues. Identify some of the problems caused by alcohol. Increase your knowledge of local services for problem alcohol users and their families.

Download an application form here.

If you require further information or would like to know about similar external courses that can be accessed, please contact the DAAT Office Manager, Joyann Clarke, on 020 8700 8851.