Drugs and Alcohol

Module delivery dates

Carlisle - each Tuesday from 26 November 2013 to 28 January 2014

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

This module is drawn from the postgraduate Occupational Therapy programme. The aims of the module are to provide an opportunity to explore and critically analyse the impact of substances i.e. drugs (prescribed, legal and illicit) and alcohol on occupational performance. Theoretical perspectives will be synthesised within an exploration of the implications for current and future OT practice, within the context of relevant social policy and legislation.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? The module can be studied as part of the MSc Practice Development programme. Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Student work The assessment method for this module will be a 40 minute presentation. Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. You should be able to apply the learning outcomes of the module to your practice. UCAS Link

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Modules

RPHO7089 Drugs & Alcohol - 20 credits at level 7

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this module you will be able to:

1. Critically appraise the role of substances within societies and cultures with reference to relevant theory and policy
2. Critically review occupational therapy and occupational science theory to demonstrate increased insight into how and why substances are used and misused by people
3. Develop and evaluate responsive and reflective plans for working with people taking into account the effects of substances
4. Critically analyse current substance misuse policies and provision.

Course summary Topics covered may include a critical evaluation what makes substance use acceptable or not; physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors impacting on substance use; identification of how a substance become legal or illicit; substance misuse services available; multi-agency working and the role of occupational therapy within this.