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Community Health and Recovery (Substance Use Awareness and Harm Reduction) (Level 4 Certificate Open University)

Open University
Care & Health

Course Overview

This new and innovative course will introduce the learner to the area of community health and recovery related to substance use. Learners will complete three 40 credit modules. Topics covered will include: new psychoactive substances and trending drugs, polydrug use and comorbidity, dual diagnosis, hidden harm, foetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol related brain damage. The course will examine the impact of substance use on family systems, housing and domestic violence against women and girls.The final module will explore interventions and support for recovery following addiction. Academic support will be provided to all learners throughout the course.The course is pending validation from the Open University.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

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  • Course: Open University Level 4 Certificate Cert HE Community Health and Recovery (Substance Use Awareness and Harm Reduction)
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    Part time per annum fee to be confirmed

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Housing
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Study Skills
  • Psychoactive Substances and Trending Drugs
  • Polydrug Use and Comorbidity
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Hidden Harm
  • Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Related Damage
  • Impact of Substance Use on Families
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

You must be over 18 years of age in order to apply. All applications must satisfy Open University general entrance requirements for Certificate and Diploma courses. The standard offer for this course is 5 GCSEs (Grade A, B or C) or equivalent. Competence in written and spoken English is required and certificated evidence of GCSE English Language or accepted equivalent is required. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable. Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the Course Director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English Language requirement (GCSE or equivalent). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence as required and to present this for inspection at interview.

ROI Requirements

You must be over 18 years of age in order to apply. All applications must satisfy Open University general entrance requirements for Certificate and Diploma courses. The standard offer for this course is 5 OLCs (Grade O4 or above). Competence in written and spoken English is required and certificated evidence of OLC English or accepted equivalent is required. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable. Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the Course Director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English requirement (OLC or equivalent). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence as required and to present this for inspection at interview.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

No

What's Next?

Further Study

Students may progress to another higher education programme e.g. Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or other similar programmes.

Career Prospects

This course will offer useful CPD for staff working in the Health and Social Care Sector. It is particularly beneficial for staff engaging with service users who are in recovery or impacted by substance use.

Enquiry

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