Continuing Professional Development Courses 2011-2012

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Performance Management 25-26 July 2012  Apply

ECTS 3 Credits at Level I
This unit aims to provide the student with practical approaches, underpinned by the relevant theory, which will enable them to contribute to the effective management of people in an organisation and understand how this can contribute to improving organisational efficiency, productivity and effectiveness.

Introduction to Financial Resources 23-24 July 2012 Apply

ECTS 3 Credits at Level I
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to a range of financial and non-financial resources and the techniques which can be applied for their effective use. The learner will cover the principles of sound financial and resource management, planning, control, monitoring and forecasting.

Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Requirements 4 – 5 July 2012 Apply

ECTS 3 Credits at Level I
The aim of this unit is to make the student aware of their role in maintaining standards and assessing health and safety in the workplace, the purpose of risk assessment and quality audit, as well as the broad concepts of change management and continuous improvement.

Managing Recruitment and Selection 2 – 3 July 2012 Apply

ECTS 3 Credits at Level I 
This unit concentrates on organisational and human resource management theory which underpins the principles of human resource planning, including costs and benefits of employing people, recruitment, selection, ethical and legislative requirements, target-setting and using appropriate analytical tools.

12 Step (AS10011): 28 May - 1 June 2012 Apply

This unit examines the history of the 12 Step movement world-wide, and the current availability in the UK. The central ideas of 12 Step recovery are debated, and how the 12 Step programme has been promoted by professional treatment is analysed. Evidence concerning the usefulness of 12 step fellowships and other forms of social support is evaluated, and a model of 12 Step facilitation presented.

Group Therapy (AS10013): 12 - 16 March 2012

This unit provides a clear model and rationale for Interpersonal Group Therapy, which helps clients explore how they relate to others, how this changes when they are no longer using alcohol or other drugs, and helps them learn more satisfying ways of meeting their needs in relationships. This powerful way of working could be described as 'Interpersonal Relapse Prevention', as we know that many relapses happen in the context of conflict with others or feeling lonely and cut off from others. The unit provides conceptual clarity and an understanding of the tasks of a group facilitator.

Introduction to Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention - one day workshops 24 February 2012 (Warminster) and 23 March 2012 (Chester)

Action on Addiction and Dr. Amanda Kinsella are proud to present an Introduction to Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention. This practical one day workshop will assist clinicians in their understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of this innovative model.   The current research base will be explored, as will implications for practice. The day will provide attendees with a chance to experience the model in action by participating in exercises and how this can be integrated into existing Relapse Prevention programs.

Training opportunities and pathways to becoming an MBRP facilitator will also be explored.

For further information, please see this leaflet.

Harm Reduction (AS10286): 20 - 22 February 2012

This unit looks at the history of the Harm Reduction movement, and examines the range of services that have been set up in the United Kingdom to minimise drug and alcohol related harm. The relationship with abstinence-based services is debated.

Dual Diagnosis (AS20022): 16 - 18 January 2012

People with mental illness are particularly vulnerable to substance misuse. This unit aims to help students understand this vulnerability and explore promising interventions for assisting this client group with their drug/alcohol problems.

Developing Motivational Interviewing - Honours (AS30182): 28 November - 1 December 2011

This unit is only available to those who have successfully completed the Addictions Counselling Foundation Degree or have attended an introductory MI training.
Enabling students to build on their knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, this unit aims to offer opportunities for assessed skills practice and reflection on the utility of the approach in various settings and situations.

Motivational Interviewing (AS20174): 21 - 25 November 2011

This unit is concerned with the development of the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques required to motivate clients to change addictive behaviours. Supporting the practical element of this module is the associated research evidence which underpins the techniques used in the above processes. Students are shown how to use this information to inform and develop their clinical practice within the workplace.


Further details

Please note that the deadline for application on any of these units is two weeks before the teaching date. Once your details have been passed to CATS by the University of Bath, applicants will be contacted to organise a telephone interview.

Cost

The cost of each course includes tuition, course handouts and support, accommodation, breakfast and lunch and full use of the library and IT suite.

5 day residential (Monday morning to Friday early afternoon - you can arrive the night before and sleep in your assigned room at no extra charge): Cost: £810 (£650 tuition, £160 bed and half-board)

4 day residential (usually Monday morning to Thursday afternoon - you can arrive the night before and sleep in your assigned room at no extra charge): Cost: £680 (£560 tuition, £120 bed and half-board)

3 day residential (you can arrive the night before and sleep in your assigned room at no extra charge): Cost: £530 (£450 tuition, £80 bed and half-board)

2 day residential (you can arrive the night before and sleep in your assigned room at no extra charge): Cost: £360 (£320 tuition, £40 bed and half-board)

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