Training Course Details - Intermediate Alcohol Awareness
Course Overview:
It is recommended that people attend a Basic Alcohol Awareness course before
attending this training.

This course builds on knowledge gained from Basic Alcohol Awareness training. It is
designed for people working with problematic drinkers and will explore attitudes and
perceptions that may affect this client group. Participants will identify barriers to access
and strategies to improve services for problematic drinkers, develop skills in assessment and face-to-face working.

Course Aims - Participants will:
 Gain understanding of treatment options relevant to problematic drinkers
 Develop knowledge of audit tools to aid assessment of client group.
 Develop knowledge of the importance of multi-agency working protocols

This course supports the knowledge and understanding of the following DANOS units.
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
AB2 Support individuals who are substance users
AF2 Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs
AG1 Plan and agree service responses which meet individuals’ identified needs and
circumstances