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 that are currently provided by Croydon DAAT. These courses are free of charge to workers from the Croydon area.

Drug Awareness - Level 1

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 (e.g. 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.

	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 that 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 how to signpost people to the drug services available in the Croydon area
Download an application form here. Download the application form as a Word File here.

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. There is a requirement to have undertaken the Level 1 course before attending this training course and it is primarily for those that are heavily involved in working with drug users (e.g. Counsellors, Key Workers, Social Workers)

This course is mapped to the following DANOS (Drug & Alcohol National Occupational Standards) units:AA3; 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. Download the application form as a Word File 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 (e.g. 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; AC3; AD1.

	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 alcohol users and their families.
Download an application form here. Download the application form as a Word File here.