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One-Day
Drugs Awareness Seminar |
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The one-day
Drugs Awareness Seminar from People in Vision aims to
provide a broad knowledge and understanding of issues
relating to drugs and substance misuse, whether legal
or illegal. This seminar is suitable to a wide range
of learners as an initial introduction to community
groups, parents, carers, volunteers and professionals
who may work with youth and/or users.
The seminars are normally offered to agencies for delivery
to groups of up to 15 participants. This is a very cost-effective
solution, with the extra benefit of using a location
that suits you best. All attendees receive a workbook
with notes that can be kept for reference and an attendance
certificate afterwards.
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| Learning
Approach: |
| The programme model is interactive
– using discussion, quizzes, self-assessment tests
etc. – and is presented using multi-media aids,
such as videos, OHP acetates, drugs box, drugs paraphernalia.
Typically the seminar is designed for delivery in one
day (or two half days) – approximately five to
six training hours. However, these seminars can be delivered
in different formats and content specifications, depending
on specific target groups.
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| Pricing: |
£479 (plus VAT) per day for a
group of up to 15 people (includes Workbooks and Certificates),
plus travel expenses at 34p per mile for tutor. Prices
may be subject to change, depending on the circumstances.
Depending on requirements, optional extra expenses
may be incurred:
Room hire
Refreshments
Marketing fees: from £15 per
participant, dependent on instruction
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The one-day Drugs Awareness Seminar
is interactive using discussion, quizzes, self-assessment
tests etc. and is presented using multi-media aids, such
as videos, OHP acetates, drugs box, drugs paraphernalia.
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| Who
Benefits: |
The one-day Drugs Awareness Seminar
is suitable for a wide range of learners as an initial
introduction - community groups, parents, carers, volunteers
and professionals who may work with youth and/or
vulnerable users.
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| Seminar
Content: |
3
Modules
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What
is a Drug? What do Drugs Look Like?
Attitudes, paraphernalia, signs & symptoms,
drugs services |
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Drugs
and the Law
Main legislation and maximum penalties |
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Effects
& Consequences of Drug Use
Drug use in society, effects of broad drug
categories, emergencies, stereotyping &
preconceptions, harm reduction, drugs in the
workplace |
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| DANOS
Standards: |
The one-day
drugs seminar has been mapped to the DANOS standards.
It helps people to develop their knowledge, skills and
competence in the following DANOS units: AA1, AA3, AA4,
AB2, AB5, AC1, AD1, BD3.
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| Further
Development: |
The seminar is an excellent introduction
to either of the following accredited programmes, providing
a progressive learning path for people who have a particular
interest in the field:
Certificate
in Drugs Awareness (Level 2)
Certificate
in Responding to Substance Misuse (Level 3)
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| How
to Process Bookings: |
If you
would like to discuss anything surrounding People in Vision's
training courses, or would like to request further information,
please click here.
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| Additional
Information: |
If you would
like to find out more about our drugs awareness training
courses, please fill in the Request
for Information form, or contact:
People In Vision
32 Birch Grove
Manchester
M14 5JU
Telephone no:
0161 225 1055
Fax no: 0161 225 1038
E-mail address: enquiries@peopleinvision.com |
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Half-Day or Two Days Seminars |
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General Information: |
In order to suit your requirements, half-day
basic seminars providing certain aspects and lasting approximately 2 to 3 hours
are also possible, as well as two-day seminars with extended content. Please,
contact us to discuss these options.
Contact details as above, at the end of the One-Day Seminar section.
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People In Vision
32 Birch Grove
Manchester
M14 5JU
Telephone:
0161 225 1055
Fax:
0161
225 1038
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DANOS
- the Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards
- specify the standards of performance
that people in the drugs and alcohol field should be working
to. They also describe the knowledge and skills workers
need in order to perform to the required standard.
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All People in Vision courses are mapped to DANOS standards.
The various course outlines explain which DANOS units
are supported.
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