Training & Education

The training is broadly split up into 4 groups

Drug/Alcohol Awareness Types of drugs and their effects on the individual, family, work life, community etc.                                 Drug/Alcohol user lifestyle                            Recovery Restricting potential Withdrawal process   Drug/Alcohol treatment systems Types of provision – including tiers Benefits and pitfalls of treatment Medication Detoxification process Aftercare? SUIT Background into project Where it lies within the treatment system Activities run Service user led project Through care & aftercare Education, training, employment Value of volunteering Commissioning structures Support Advice & guidance Performance management framework Outcomes based approach Interactive text network & website   Recovery Definition of recovery? New models of care – BriC (Building Recovery in the Community) What this means to the individual What this could mean to treatment Personal recovery testimonies The role of supporting agencies – e.g. Pharmacies ‘Thinking outside the box’ Utilising services available, and where necessary adapting them to meet the needs of the drug service user community The importance of through care and aftercare

DANOS Accreditation

Sunny Dhadley FDAP (DSUI Officer) a member of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals has developed a marketable training package, containing a range of topics that are mapped to DANOS (Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards).

The main difference between this type of training, to the accredited training that is out there, is that the SUIT package mixes together both academic knowledge tied in with ‘real life’ experience which will give the student an extensive, as well as an introspective look at the world of addiction.

The training can be adapted to meet the requirements of the audience.

History of Training

Over the past 4 years SUIT have delivered training to a wide and varied range of people and organisations. We tailor the training to meet the needs and requirements of the target audience.
Below are list of agencies who we have delivered training to -:

• Job Centre Plus staff (wide coverage within the Black Country region)
• Pharmacists and pharmacy staff
• Commissioners
• National treatment agency
• Drug treatment staff
• Pupil referral units
• Supported housing sector
• Police
• BME groups
• General public
• Service users
• Probation
• Civil servants
• The Princes Trust
• PACT meeting attendees
• Dental health professionals
• Plus more...........

The training will increase the learners’ knowledge of substance misuse and our training complies with the following DANOS standards

AA1; Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists.
AA2; Relate to, and interact with individuals.
AA3; Support individuals to access and use services and facilities.
AA4; Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals.
AA6; Promote choice, well-being and the protection of individuals.
AB1; Support individuals who are distressed.
AB2; Support individuals who are service users.
AB4; Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse.
AB8; Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and abuse.
AB10; Relate to families, parents and carers.
AD1; Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects.
AD4; Develop and disseminate information and advice about substances, health and social well-being.
AK1; Help individuals to access employment.
AK2; Help individuals to access learning, training and development opportunities.
AK3; Enable individuals to access housing and accommodation.
BC2; Manage activities to meet customer requirements.
BI1; Develop productive working relationships.
BI5 Promote effective communication for and about individuals.

A certificate of attendance is awarded to all attendees after the training is complete, which includes the relevant DANOS standards

Price available upon request

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