Therapeutic Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

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Course Code	LY_NTIAD_G
Céim	9
Fad ama	1/2 years
Creidmheasanna	60
Modh Seachadta	Blended
Suímh campais	Donegal – Letterkenny
Modh Seachadta	Lánaimseartha, Páirtaimseartha

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Our Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Therapeutic Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs aims to provide those working in the areas of Nursing, Health and Social Care to effectively deal with drugs and alcohol issues.

The programme will enhance your abilities in the field by extending theoretical knowledge and practical skills to alleviate these issues.

The course is mindful of the diverse professional backgrounds of participants and will provide you with the specialist skills and opportunity to enhance your knowledge base, employment and career prospects whatever your specialist field.

The programme plays a key role in empowering a workforce to respond to and provide systemic alcohol and other drug interventions within a four-tier model of treatment and care.

Scrúdú agus Measúnú

Note: Where assessment on the programme involves examinations, these are held on campus or at another exam venue in the Republic of Ireland. There are typically two exam periods: January and May. Times scheduled for examinations (face to face / online exams ) are in GMT.

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Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

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Riachtanais Iontrála

The minimum entry requirements are a Level 8 Honours Degree in a relevant discipline such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, medicine etc. Applicants may be required to undertake an interview.

Applicants who do not hold the above entry requirements may be considered using the ATU Recognition of Prior Learning process.

Táillí

Total Fees EU: €4200

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Gairmeacha

Graduate careers typically include leadership roles in addiction recovery agencies, positions as Substance Use Educators or Support Workers, and roles as Therapeutic Intervention Specialists.

Further Information

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This course would be of interest to professionals such as counsellors, therapists, doctors, nurses, youth workers, social workers, allied healthcare professionals, social care practitioners, psychologists, or probation officers.