Course Description

Addiction Studies

Maynooth University

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a broad overview of key theoretical frameworks in relation to substance misuse and dependence, and to enable them to develop basic helping and intervention skills. This course focuses on introducing participants to current debates on addiction. On completion, participants will have become familiar with contemporary addiction theory as well as prevention and treatment strategies. They will have explored associated issues such as public policy, factual information on substance misuse, gender issues and community drug prevention issues to name but a few. The course will provide participants with adequate knowledge and skills to respond effectively and positively to addiction-related issues as they arise at work or in the community. Many students who complete this course progress onto the NUI Diploma in Addiction Studies level 8.

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Bluebell/Inchicore Dublin Wednesdays Oct. 2024 6.00-9.00
Maynooth University Campus Tuesdays Oct. 2024 7.00-10.00Apply Here

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Course Code	AD1
College Name	Maynooth University
Course Category	Addiction Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences
Course Type	Classroom Based
Course Qualification	NUI Cert. Level 7
Course Location	Maynooth, Kildare, Ireland
Delivery mode	Classroom based
Course Start Date	1st October 2024
Course End Date	7th May 2025
Course Fee	€1400
Course Duration	100 hours One evening per week x 3 hours plus 3-4 Saturdays over the year.
Course Times	Bluebell/Inchicore Dublin Wednesdays 6.00-9.00 Start Date: 2 October 2024 Maynooth University Campus Tuesdays 7.00-10.00 Start Date: 1 Oct. 2024
Awarding Body	National University of Ireland
Title of Awarding	NUI Certificate in Addiction Studies
Entry Requirements	Participants need to be 21 years of age or over on 1st January of the year in which the course commences. As courses are delivered in keeping with adult education practice, participants will be expected to: be willing to engage with group activities and group learning; be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection on experience; have a level of literacy that is sufficient to complete the assessment requirements. Please Note: All applicants are required to submit a short essay (approx. 300–500 words) describing their reasons for applying for the course. Applicants who apply to On Line venues should complete this essay in the Personal Statement section.
Career Path	This course focuses on introducing participants to current debates on addiction. On completion, participants will have become familiar with contemporary addiction theory as well as prevention and treatment strategies. They will have explored associated issues such as public policy, factual information on substance misuse, gender issues and community drug prevention to name but a few. This course will provide participants with adequate knowledge and skills to respond effectively and positively to addiction-related issues as they arise at work or in the community. It constitutes part one of the NUI Diploma in Addiction Studies (Level 8) Programme and students who successfully complete this course may apply for progression to the Diploma course. PLEASE NOTE: This course is available nationwide as well as on the NUI Maynooth campus.