| | One-Day Drugs Awareness Seminar | | General Information: | 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. | | Learning Approach: | | The programme model is interactive – using discussion, quizzes, self-assessment tests etc. – and is presented using multi-media aids, such as videos, PowerPoint presentations, 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. | | Pricing: | £479 per day for a group of up to 15 people (includes Workbooks and Certificates), plus travel expenses. Prices may be subject to change, depending on the circumstances.
Depending on requirements and your instructions, optional extra expenses may be incurred:
Room hire
Refreshments | | Support: | 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, PowerPoint presentations, drugs box, drugs paraphernalia.
| | 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.
| | Seminar Content: | 3 Modules
 | What is a Drug? What do Drugs Look Like?
Attitudes, paraphernalia, signs & symptoms, drugs services |
| | | Drugs and the Law
Main legislation and maximum penalties |
| | | 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.
| | 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) | | How to Process Bookings: | If you would like to discuss anything regarding People in Vision's training courses, or would like to request further information, please click here.
| | 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
14 Tidkin Lane
Guisborough
TS14 8BX Telephone & Fax: 033 33 447744
E-mail address:
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Half-Day or Two Days Seminars | | 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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DANOS - Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards These 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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