Providing Support and Referral to Specialist Substance Use Services
Provides underpinning knowledge towards the following DANOS units:
- AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
- HSC233 Relate to, and interact with, individuals
- HSC330Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
- HSC3111Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
- HSC35Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals
- AB2 Support individuals who are substance users
- HSC335Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
- AB5 Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
- HSC395Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and abuse
- HSC33Reflect on and develop your practice
- AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
- AF1 Carry out screening and referral assessment
- AF2 Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs
- AG1 Develop, implement and review care plans for individuals
- AG2 Contribute to care planning and review
- AG3 Assist with the transfer of individuals between agencies and services
- AH10 Carry out brief interventions with alcohol users
- AI2 Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan
Suitable for Targeted Youth Support staff working throughout North Yorkshire
Please note: this course is not intended for TYS 4Youth, seperate training will be available for TYS 4Youth in 2010.