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Learning Partnerships, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

UDAS-KFF01: FdSc Addictions Counselling

Leading to the award of FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING

Mode of attendance: Full-time at Action on Addiction (Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies, Warminster)
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Year 1

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  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR


Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS10171 Counselling skills in an addictions context 12 Credits
AS10283 Study skills 6 Credits
AS10284 Diversity issues in addiction treatment 3 Credits
AS10286 Harm reduction approaches 3 Credits
AS10287 Alcohol and drug use: problems and responses 9 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS10010 Personal & professional development 1 6 Credits
AS10011 12 step approach & social support 6 Credits
AS10013 Interpersonal group therapy 6 Credits
AS10285 Introduction to assessment & treatment planning 9 Credits

Year 2

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  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR


Academic Year

Compulsory Units
AS20023 Professional development 12 Credits
AS20025 Research practice - case study/project 12 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS20020 Working with the family & significant others 6 Credits
AS20174 Motivational interviewing 6 Credits
AS20322 Research methods and design 12 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS20022 Dual diagnosis and complex needs 3 Credits
AS20170 CBT: Cognitive therapy & relapse prevention 9 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.