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Continuing Professional Development

In addition to the degree programmes in Addictions Counselling, we offer an ongoing programme of education for professionals in the form of week-long courses with a focus on current best practice in Addictions Treatment.

These typically last for 5 days, and are designed for professionals already working in the field of addictions treatment. These may be attended on a residential basis or as daily attendees, as space permits. Credits will be awarded by the University of Bath upon successful completion of assessments.

Throughout 2009/10 a number of 2-day courses will be offered, introducing the concepts and skills of management in an addictions setting. See Forthcoming Courses for further details.

Most 5 day courses are combined with those offered as part of the Foundation Degree in Addictions Counselling (part-time programme), and are open to professionals who wish to attend on a standalone basis.

The 2-day management courses form part of the Honours programme, and are also available to professionals wishing to attend on a standalone basis. Attendees may be awarded transferable credit at Level 5 by the University of Bath.

Additional courses may be offered outside the Foundation Degree programme, details of which will posted on this website (Forthcoming Courses), and will also be advertised in relevant journals and other professional websites.

For individuals wishing to attend the 5 day courses (who are not registered on the Foundation Degree) the fee for 2009-10 is currently £850 per 5-day course (costs vary depending on the length of each course).  The cost of the course includes tuition, course handouts and support, accommodation, breakfast and lunch and full use of the library and IT suite.

Please contact Carol Driver at the Centre for Addictions Treatment Studies (CATS) on 01985 843782 or carol.driver@actiononaddiction.org.uk for further information and for details of the 2-day management courses. A Certificate of Continuing Professional Development will be given to all attendees. All courses are subject to availability..

Bespoke In-House Training

CATS can also help develop your workforce, by offering bespoke in-house training on key interventions to professional organisations. Please call 0845 126 4130 or email: carol.driver@actiononaddiction.org.uk for more information.