Provider: University of Limerick / HSE Addiction Services
Address: University of Limerick
Web: https://www.ul.ie/gps/drug-alcohol-studies-diploma-online
Contact: Dr Rachel Lenihan
Title: Course Director/Limerick Co-ordinator
Email: Rachel.lenihan@ul.ie
Telephone: n.a.
Contact: Esther Wolfe
Title: Dublin Co-ordinator
Email: esther.wolfe@hse.ie
Telephone: (087) 9092730
Contact: Aoibhinn King
Title: Dublin Co-ordinator
Email: aoibhinn.king@hse.ie
Telephone: (087) 9074515
In-person and online
This one-year, part-time programme is offered predominantly online this year in an effort to support learners on a national basis. The course has been developed by the University of Limerick in partnership with the Health Service Executive (West-Limerick, West-Donegal and Dublin Mid-Leinster areas), Vocational Education Committees (City of Limerick and County Donegal), the Mid-West and North West Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Forces and the North West Alcohol Forum.
While the programme is predominantly delivered online, there are a small number of face-to-face engagements across the programme.
The programme aims to:
Autumn semester
Spring semester
The course is intended for individuals actively engaged in management of drug and alcohol misuse and dependency or those working with groups at risk for drug and alcohol misuse.
Typical applicants also include health professionals, social care professionals, teachers, guidance counsellors, youth and child care workers, prison officers, Gardai, probation officers and community workers among others.
Applicants can now apply online. Please refer to our website for application guidelines and supports.
Course website: https://www.ul.ie/gps/drug-alcohol-studies-diploma-online
The programme was developed by the University of Limerick in partnership with the Health Service Executive (West-Limerick, West-Donegal and Dublin Mid-Leinster areas), Educational Training Boards (former Vocational Education Committees) (Limerick and County Donegal), the Mid-West and North West Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Forces and the North West Alcohol Forum.