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Key Details

Course Area:

Health and Social Care

Student Type:

Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Part-time FE course

Dates/Times:

You can start this course at any time.

Location:

Distance Learning

Fees:

£28.50

Course code:

C034430 / Q034431

Course Introduction

Our Alcohol Awareness distance learning course aims to raise awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol use and the possible health issues surrounding its consumption, as well as where to seek help if needed.

  • Section 1: Alcohol unit strengths
    • This section covers the unit strengths of different alcoholic drinks.
  • Section 2: Alcohol misuse
    • You will identify the main reasons why people may misuse alcohol.
  • Section 3: Effects of alcohol misuse
    • In this section, you will learn about some of the psychological and physical effects of alcohol misuse.
  • Section 4: Health issues
    • This section covers the ways in which alcohol misuse can impact on health, such as nutrition, the liver, the heart, mental health and sexual health.
  • Section 5: Withdrawing from alcohol
    • You will develop your knowledge of the effects of withdrawing from alcohol.
  • Section 6: Help and information
    • In this section, you will cover the sources of help and information in relation to alcohol abuse.

Duration: You will learn at your own pace but the course typically takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

Course Information

College Certificate

Level 1

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you must have a reasonable standard of spoken and written English and be aged 19 or over.

The course is auto-assessed with questions throughout the learning material.

Careers

School Midday and Crossing Patrol Occupations

Earnings

£3,474

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Health, Social and Child Care Services

People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.