Training Course Details - Working With Drug Using Clients
Course Overview:
It is essential that individuals attend a Basic Drugs Awareness Course before
attending this training
Following on from Basic Drug Awareness Training, this course has been developed for
people wishing to develop their practice in relation to working with drug users. Course
participants will develop their confidence around assessment, appropriate treatment and interventions.

Course Aims - Participants will:
 Develop their knowledge and skills in working with drug using clients
 Identify and explore key areas of assessment in relation to drug using clients
 Identify ways of reducing the health risks associated with problematic drug use
 Develop knowledge of different treatment options available
 Gain a basic knowledge of the principles and skills of motivational interviewing

This course supports the knowledge and understanding of the following DANOS units.
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
AA3 Enable individuals to find out about and use services and facilities
AB2 Support individuals that are substance users
AB5 Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
AF1 Carry out screening and referral assessment
AI1 Counsel individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models
AC1 Develop your own knowledge and practice