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The aim of this course is to provide participants with a broad overview of key theoretical frameworks in relation to substance misuse and dependence, and to enable them to develop basic helping and intervention skills. This course focuses on introducing […]

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a broad overview of key theoretical frameworks in relation to substance misuse and dependence, and to enable them to develop basic helping and intervention skills. Relevant to Garda, Teachers, Health […]

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a broad overview of key theoretical frameworks in relation to substance misuse and dependence, and to enable them to develop basic helping and intervention skills. Relevant to Garda, Teachers, Health […]

Programme Overview  The aims of the Approaches to Treatment and Rehabilitation module are to provide an understanding of a range of models and approaches to the treatment of addiction problems. To provide an historical overview of approaches and rehabilitation to substance […]

Programme Overview  VCC is working in partnership with IT Carlow to develop a blended online Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Community Development (QQI Level 7).  Learners who complete Stage 1 at Level 6 of the NFQ (60 credits) are […]

This course is suitable for those who work within homeless and/or drug services and those engaged in community development.

The course provides an insight programme for those are interested in the field of addiction, those involved in addiction service provision, those hoping to work in this area or those whose work or social circumstances brings them into contact with […]

The module in addiction studies gives a comprehensive overview of current thinking and practice in the area of addictive behaviours and substance use/abuse. It focuses on the historical evolution of the various conceptualisations of addiction, the underlying causes attributed to […]

The course has been designed to meet the need for educational progression routes in the area of Drugs and Alcohol. It also aims to support actions in National Drug and Alcohol policy that call for increased training opportunities for individuals […]

Programme Overview  The aims of this module are to introduce students to best practice in the area of preventative education and family support in an Irish context and to provide a general introduction to prevention education theory & practice.  Format Induction […]

This short course explores an alternative approach to drug misuse prevention using environmental education as a resource for positive personal development of young people.

Programme Overview  The aims of Introduction to Counselling and Motivational Interviewing module are to Introduce participants to a range of counselling theories and concepts. Explore key components of each counselling methodology from an addiction perspective. Explore ethical principles of addiction […]

The MA in Addiction Studies is a formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytic. The programme is concerned with how these perspectives interact and how they differ from each […]

This module is suitable for those who work with or intend to work within homeless and/or drug services and those engaged in community development.  The module will equip the student with the competencies and knowledge necessary to meet the various […]

Programme Overview  The Nature and Context of Addiction programme will introduce students to the meaning and nature of addiction. Will provide an overview of predominant theories of causation – biological, psychological, sociological and cultural. Will introduce students to the theoretical […]