The Nature & Context of Addiction - Standalone Module
The module introduces learners to the meaning and nature of addiction. It will provide an overview of the main theories of the causes of addiction – biological, psychological, sociological and cultural.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2hrs per week over 8 weeks.
Each module consists of:
• Induction Day: Full Day Face to Face workshop
• Weekly live Online Sessions: 2 hours once a week for 8 weeks
• Midway Workshop: Full Day Face to Face Workshop
Further information
Start dates vary - please email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.
These programmes are all delivered primarily online with occasional sessions held in An Cosán’s community education centre in Jobstown, Tallaght.
Cost of Module: €300. Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.
The Nature & Context of Addiction - Standalone Module
The module introduces learners to the meaning and nature of addiction. It will provide an overview of the main theories of the causes of addiction – biological, psychological, sociological and cultural.
The module introduces learners to the key ideas around the treatment of addiction – medical, pharmacological, spiritual, psychological and psychoanalytic. It will provide an overview of the pharmacology (the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs) of drug use and will introduce learners to models of treatment.
The Nature & Context of Addiction
An Cosán in collaboration with SETU Carlow campus provide this short accredited, blended online module which can be taken as standalone module.
Tel: 01 462 8488
Email: info@ancosan.com
Course enquiries: courses@ancosan.ie