Online diploma with Mr. John Crimmins
Diploma in ADDICTION Psychology
“One of the many insights of Carl Rogers was that when people feel unacceptable they are immobilized, unable to change. It is, paradoxically, when people experience acceptance that they are freed to change.”
― William R. Miller, Treating Addiction: A Guide for Professionals
The purpose of this Online Diploma Course in Addiction Psychology is to provide you with up to date information and actionable knowledge on the problem of Addiction. Through the lessons offered you will gain insight into the causes of substance and behavioural addiction and learn how to better assess addiction situations and intervene appropriately. You will learn how to examine and improve your own ability to review situations properly and intervene appropriately. You will learn how to improve those core skills that are required to help those affected by drug/alcohol use. You will develop your expertise in dealing with the behaviour of addicted people.
DIPLOMA IN ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY Course OvervieW
Addiction is one of the most pervasive problems faced by our society today. Addiction problems cut across age, gender, nationality, and income. Addiction is often hidden and even when recognized is seldom addressed.
Increasingly, more and more people from a variety of professions such as prison administration, medical and youth services workers, teachers, personnel managers, parents and other family members, and recovering addicts, find themselves having to deal with the multitude of problems caused by Addiction.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND COURSE BENEFITS
KNOWLEDGE
By the end of this course, students will have.
- A greater understanding of the biology and psychology of addiction.
- A better understanding of the causes and effects of substance addiction and illicit drug addiction.
- A better understanding of behaviorial addictions such as gambling and obsessive compulsive behavior.
- Increased knowledge of the latest treatment models and theories.
- A better understanding of how to work with individual’s with drug problems and how to help those affected by their drug use.
INSTITUTE AFFILIATION AND ACCREDITATION.
Our Institute is affiliated with the United Nations approved Organisation called Peaceful Mind (PMF).
Peaceful Mind Foundation (PMF) is a global organization registered with the United Nations (U.N.) Global Compact and United Nations DESA. The foundation is present in more than 36 countries across the world, embarking its vision i.e., “To make psychology a household term, peace, and well-being and Culture”.
The Global Youth Mental Health Forum (GYMHF) is a global platform powered by Peacful Mind Foundation. Initiated in 2018 by PMF as “Youth Forum”, its mission is cited as “Better Mindscape for Better tomorrow”. The forum focuses on youth psychology, child psychology and child mental health amalgamating youths, youth activists, NGO’s, psychologists from across nations.
Course Content
31
Lessons
Detailed
Videos
All
Skill Level
6 Months
Duration
English
Language
- Understanding Addiction
- Defining Addiction
- The Hazards of Drug Abuse
- Dependence and Addiction
- Atmosphere of Change
- Types of Drugs
- Depressants: Opiates Barbiturates Benzodiazepines
- Alcohol
- Stimulants: Cocaine & Crack , Amphetamines
- Hallucinogens Psychogenics: LSD,Magic Mushrooms, Cannabis
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The course is for those who have no previous formal training in Addiction. No formal educational qualifications are necessary to participate.
The course is designed for people who are in recovery from addiction or are working with the condition. This can include mental health staff in a range of different professions including Nurses, probation officers Prison wardens, psychologists, GPs, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counselors, Drug workers, social workers, occupational therapists, counseling, and psychology students.
COURSE DELIVERY & ASSESSMENT
The course is delivered completely online through our website. Each unit comprises reading material, short videos, and slide presentations. There are two written assignments for this course to be submitted at the end of Unit 3 and the end of 6. You will find the assignment questions on your dashboard. The questions are straightforward and relate directly to the reading material. Your course tutor is available by email to answer any questions that you may have relating to the course material
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Once payment is received we will register you to begin the course immediately. We will send you the course log in details by email and you can log straight into the course dashboard where all the course materials are contained.
The cost of £295 (AED 1500) is the total cost of the training, this includes the Diploma which is emailed to you on successful completion of the course. There are no extra or hidden charges.
Your tutor is available by email to answer any questions relating to the course and assignments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
On average we recommend two to three hours of study per week.
It can take up to 14 days to receive your grade and feedback.
No. We do not require formal referencing for these assignments. Feel free to use them if you wish but it is not mandtory.
It is fine to go either 10% under or `10% over the word count. Any more or less than that and the assignment will be returned to you to resubmit.
Our tutors are very experienced in academic writing and will be attuned to notice issues of extreme plagiarism. You can certainly quote from any source you deem suitable but please do not copy and paste verbatim into the assignment. You will get marked down for this and in some cases you could be asked to resubmit.
We understand that assessments can be stressful so our system allows you 3 attempts to pass. If you are still not able to pass it you are very welcome to contact our support system and we will offer you as much help and support as you need. We want you to succeed on our courses so we will do all in our power to help you to pass.
All our courses are designed to be easily completed within 6 months from the day you register. If you find that you need more time then it is possible by sending an email with the reasons why you need the extension. Usually we can grant an extension of a maximum of 3 months.
When you complete the course with either Pass or Distinction you will be entitled to obtain your Diploma Certificate. The certificate is emailed to your registered email address within one week. There is no charge for this. If you wish to have an original signed hard copy with the Institute Seal posted to you; the cost is $50.