Addiction & Psychology Course Overview
The Addiction Studies & Psychology Diploma provides a real opportunity for you to learn about the process of addiction and the consequences of how it affects families, communities and Irish society.

This highly rewarding 11 week programme is one of the top courses in Ireland in this area. Unlike standard courses offered by colleges, the CMI Diploma in Addiction Studies & Psychology is accredited by CMI and also leads to a FETAC Level 5 Award in Community Addiction Studies.
 

The Diploma in Addiction Studies & Psychology is relevant to anyone interested in working with persons with different types of addiction. Ideally suited for care workers, community workers, social workers, charity volunteers, agency workers, or indeed anyone, who wishes to work in this challenging area.
 

Addiction & Psychology Course Aims
You will gain a thorough understanding of the different misuses and effects of drugs on Irish society. Apart from acquiring a critical awareness of the causes of addiction, and models of treatment of addiction, you will learn to identify patterns of drug abuse by examining historical trends in Irish society.

An important part of the Addiction Studies & Psychology course is identifying strategies appropriate to the various stages of the addiction process. An analysis of community responses to addiction and responses that can be made at local level makes this a highly interesting field of research. An analysis of the media re-presentation of addiction and how it affects attitudes in society will help you develop and personal and broader view of this complex area.

Addiction Studies & Psychology Course Overview
The CMI Diploma in Addiction Studies & Psychology is a highly rewarding, challenging and fascinating course and many students use this course in order to pursue work in this field.

The Diploma in Addiction Studies & Psychology is divided into the following areas;
 

1. Drugs and their effects
2. The impact of addiction on the family and the community.
3. The services available in response to addiction
4. Community responses
5. The nature and practice of intervention
6. The media presentation of addiction
7. Application of Psychological Theory & Behavioural Interventions
8. The participant's own personal learning 

Awards:
- CMI Diploma in Addiction Studies & Psychology:                                Award Body: CMI
- Community Addiction Studies FETAC level 5 Component Award:  Award Body:  FETAC - Further Education Training & Awards Council

 

Why chose CMI?

• CMI is registered as a quality education provider by HETAC - Higher Education Training & Awards council and FETAC – Further Education Training and Awards Council and is registered with the Department of Education offering courses recognised under the NFQ, National Framework of Qualifications.
• The Psychology & Addiction Studies Diploma is awarded by CMI. The course leads to a Level 5 Component Award in Community Addiction Studies which is awarded by FETAC .Please be aware that some courses offered by other colleges are not recognised by a recognised body and that the FETAC Award is recognised under the NFQ, National Framework of Qualifications.
• Since 2004, CMI has built an excellent reputation with employers as one of Irelands leading educational institutes and brings over 150 years of combined experience from our panel of qualified social care and psychology professionals drawn from Ireland and abroad.

Personal Learning:
All participants on this programme will be expected to keep and maintain a personal log/journal of their personal learning experiences during the course.

Course Work:
The Diploma in Psychology & Addiction Studies course work comprises of practical home assignments and a project. To ensure that learning is converted to practice, practical guidance will be offered throughout the course by experienced lecturers with several years experience in this area.

Progression:
On successful completion of this course, you can pursue a degree award in any humanities, social work or social sciences discipline from a recognised third level institution. Many students will also volunteer their services to the relevant agencies who specialise in different types of addiction or will end up working in the voluntary, health or social care sectors.

Cost & Duration
The CMI Diploma in Psychology & Addiction Studies is delivered one evening per week over 11 weeks and costs 1,450euro. There is an option of a Thursday evening and/or Saturday morning class. Places are limited and tend to book quickly.

Start: Mon 4 October 2010, 18:30- 21:30, 11 weeks   OR
Start: Saturday 9 October 2010, 10.00 -13.00, 11 weeks

End: February 2011

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