Award in substance misuse awareness (Level 1) Learn Devon free to attend
Start Date 3 November 2025 – Day Monday – Time 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Duration 6 sessions – Location Tiverton – Cost FREE
This course is for individuals 19+ who are thinking about a career in health and care or who have an interest in knowing more about substance misuse. As this course leads to a Level 1 qualification you will be asked to complete a short initial skills check before enrolling on the course to make sure this course is right for you.
This course will help you: know what substances are commonly misused and why; understand the personal and social effects of substance misuse; understand perceptions of and responses to substance misuse; understand ways to promote healthy choices and build resilience.
You will take part in discussions as well as working on your own and in a group. There will be an assignment each week (quizzes, finding things out, etc.) which you must complete in your own time before the next session as it counts towards the qualification.