Is this course for me?
Our Master of Science in Therapeutic Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs aims to provide those working in the areas of Nursing, Health and Social Care to effectively deal with drugs and alcohol issues.
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The programme will enhance your abilities in the field by extending theoretical knowledge and practical skills to alleviate these issues.
The course is mindful of the diverse professional backgrounds of participants and will provide you with the specialist skills and opportunity to enhance your knowledge base, employment and career prospects whatever your specialist field.
The programme plays a key role in empowering a workforce to respond to and provide systemic alcohol and other drug interventions within a four-tier model of treatment and care.
Topics include: Advanced Research Methods, Theoretical Foundations in Alcohol & Other Drugs, Alcohol, Drugs & Mental Health: Recovery Approaches and Children and Family: Hidden Harm.
Typical careers include becoming a Senior Support Worker and Therapeutic Intervention Specialist.
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Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.
| SEMESTER |
MODULES |
MANDATORY/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
CONTACT HOURS |
| 9 |
Advanced Research Methods |
Mandatory |
10 |
21 |
|
Theoretical Foundations in Alcohol & Other Drugs |
Mandatory |
10 |
21 |
| 10 |
Alcohol & Other Drug Use: Interventions Practice & Skills 1 |
Mandatory |
10 |
21 |
|
Children & Families: Hidden Harm |
Mandatory |
10 |
21 |
| SEMESTER |
MODULES |
MANDATORY/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
CONTACT HOURS |
| 11 |
Alcohol Drugs and mental Health: Recovery Approaches |
Mandatory |
10 |
21 |
|
Alcohol and Other Drugs Use: Interventions Practice & Skills 2 |
Mandatory |
10 |
21 |
| 12 |
Research Dissertation |
Mandatory |
30 |
0 |
Key Information
Application Deadline - 14 September
Fees
EU Fees: €5,750