Develop your understanding of substance misuse and its impact on individuals, families, and communities with this informative online course. Designed to raise awareness and promote understanding, the programme explores different types of substance misuse, the factors that can contribute to dependency, and the effects on physical and mental wellbeing. You'll gain insight into the risks associated with substance misuse, the importance of early intervention, and the support services available to those affected. This course is suitable for anyone looking to enhance their personal knowledge or support their professional development in health, care, education, or community-based roles.
Site
Workplace/Other
Level
Entry Level
Course Type
Adult
| Options | Course Code | Starts | Ends | Days | Standard Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61295-01 | 01/07/26 | 08/07/26 | On Demand | £25 |
What you'll learn:
Key benefits:
Gain valuable knowledge of substance misuse and develop a greater understanding of how awareness, early intervention, and support can make a positive difference.
Successful completion of current course(s)
Assessment for this course is completed online through a knowledge quiz at the end of the ELearning. You will be required to work through all units of the course content before attempting the assessment, ensuring you have developed the necessary knowledge and understanding. The quiz is designed to test your learning across all topics covered, and you must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass. Once you have successfully reached this pass mark, you will be able to progress and complete the course.
This is an unaccredited course that can be used to enrich your knowledge and understanding and enhance your CPD.
On completion of this course, you will gain a valuable awareness of substance misuse, helping to build your confidence and support your personal and professional development. Although this is an unaccredited course, it is designed to enhance your knowledge, skills, and continuing professional development (CPD). Once you have successfully completed the course and assessment, you will receive a digital certificate, which can be used to evidence your learning and achievement.
If you would like to continue your learning, East Sussex College offers a wide range of online courses across different subject areas. You could explore courses such as Understanding Coding, Cyber Security Practices, or Understanding Data Protection and Data Security to develop your digital skills further. Alternatively, you may wish to broaden your knowledge with courses in areas such as Customer Service, Business Administration, Mental Health Awareness, or Equality and Diversity. [adult.escg.ac.uk], [adult.escg.ac.uk]
You can view the full range of available courses and start your next step here:
(https://adult.escg.ac.uk/online-courses/elearning/)
There is a £25 fee to enrol on this course. This one-off cost covers full access to all ELearning materials, the end-of-course assessment, and your digital certificate upon successful completion.