In-person

This comprehensive and professional course is run by URRÚS in partnership with University College Dublin and intended to provide participants with a range of skills and knowledge both academic and practical which will enhance their effectiveness in responding to the complex issue of drug and alcohol misuse within a community environment. This one year intensive programme leading to a NFQ Level 7 Diploma is based on community development principles and uses adult learning approaches in its delivery. The programme is accepted as part fulfilment of the educational requirements for membership of Addiction Counsellors of Ireland and offers a progression pathway to B.Soc Science with UCD.

The modules covered during the course are:

• Nature and Context of Addiction
• Community and Group Work Theory and Practice
• Understanding Prevention and Support in a Community Setting
• Introduction to Irish Social Policy / Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Introduction to Counselling
• Reflective Practice
• Approaches to Treatment and Rehabilitation
• Motivational Interviewing
• Professional Work Practice
• Community Research Methods

People who wish to return to education and enhance their skills and knowledge in the area of addiction and enter the mainstream university system.

The Diploma is designed to provide a progression route for those who have already completed the Community Addiction Studies Course© or equivalent. Participants must have the capacity to complete a course at NUI Diploma Level 7, however this capacity is understood in the light of the principles of Adult Education. Participants must be over the age of 21.

Initially by application and then by interview. 

For further information and application form please contact urrus@byap.ie or call 01-8467980. See www.byap.ie/services/urrus/diploma-in-community-drugs-work or UCD webpage at https://www.ucd.ie/socialpolicyworkjustice/study/outreachandprofessionaldevelopment/partnershipdrugsandalcoholprogrammes/

The Diploma Course was developed in response to the need for a progression route for people who have participated in the Community Addiction Studies Course©; and also it provides a much needed source of further training to those already involved in the drugs/addiction area, whether this be in the community, voluntary or statutory sector.