Develop a more in depth range of knowledge and skills associated with high levels of competence in working with substance use and substance use disorders,

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve Cognitive Skills are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, seminars and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Submission of 12,000-word dissertation

Further develop critically reflective appraisal skills and have achieved commensurate levels of professional responsibility and accountability.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve Cognitive Skills are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, seminars and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Submission of written project protocol (incorporating search strategy) of up to 2,000 words.
Oral presentation of project protocol in class.
Submission of 12,000-word dissertation

Develop high levels of reflective analysis and critical thinking skills in relation to specific areas of substance use practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve Cognitive Skills are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, seminars and workshops

Methods of Assessment

Submission of written project protocol (incorporating search strategy) of up to 2,000 words.
Oral presentation of project protocol in class.
Submission of 12,000-word dissertation

Use transferable skills achieved via the programme, including written and verbal communication skills, problem solving, teamwork, use of online tools, critical thinking, personal reflection, researching and appraising literature, writing at Masters level, debating and listening, and enhancing professional confidence and competence.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve Transferable Skills are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, online interaction, seminars and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Submission of written project protocol (incorporating search strategy) of up to 2,000 words.
Oral presentation of project protocol in class.
Submission of 12,000-word dissertation

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of their own practice in substance use and a deeper critical awareness of current individual and structural issues and challenges in the sector particularly for service users. An enhanced understanding of professional ethics and ethical dilemmas and a sound knowledge of principles of diversity, equality and social justice in the area of substance use.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve knowledge and understanding requirements are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, online learning, tutorials, seminars and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Submission of written project protocol (incorporating search strategy) of up to 2,000 words.
Oral presentation of project protocol in class.
Submission of 12,000-word dissertation

Use evaluation of own experience and the relevant literature base and to systematically develop and improve their specific learning and practice, including implementing effective literature appraisal tools and research methods in their chosen area of substance use.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve knowledge and understanding requirements are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, online learning, tutorials, seminars and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Submission of written project protocol (incorporating search strategy) of up to 2,000 words.
Oral presentation of project protocol in class.

Take responsibility for continuing professional development making use of professional and managerial supervision, consultation and other professional support as appropriate to identify and address issues; develop, implement and evaluate plans; and continue to advance knowledge and understanding in order to improve practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve knowledge and understanding requirements are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, online learning, tutorials, seminars and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Submission of written project protocol (incorporating search strategy) of up to 2,000 words.
Oral presentation of project protocol in class.
Submission of 12,000-word dissertation

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of substance use, the typology of definitions and their relevance to current practice in a range of settings.

Indicate awareness and understanding of the range of legal and illegal substances used by services users. They will also comprehend the interaction between alcohol, prescribed medications and use of non-prescribed medication.

Communicate understanding of the legislative and policy context for work with substance use in Northern Ireland and the UK and express knowledge of a range of theories which will inform and illuminate their current practice.

Demonstrate knowledge of the complexity of the issues relevant to multi-disciplinary working within substance misuse service provision and indicate understanding of partnership working at inter disciplinary and multi-disciplinary levels.

Critically analyse the evidence to best support practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills will be taught in class methods described above.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include assignments, written reflective pieces, online assessments and written analysis of casework

Convey knowledge of a range of assessment models and methods of intervention to be applied in a number of relevant substance use work settings.
Critically appraise the evidence base relevant to assessment and intervention in the sector.
Articulate understanding of how to formulate and apply care plans and reviews in a practice context.
Indicate knowledge and understanding of working with groups and individuals.
Show awareness of service user experiences and integrate service user opinions within evaluations.
Convey understanding of partnership working at inter disciplinary and multi-disciplinary levels.
Convey own professional opinion via written analysis and verbal communication.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills will be taught in class via methods described above.

Methods of Assessment

Video role plays to examine assessment and risk assessment skills in practice and reflective essays, casework assignments and a critical appraisal of research articles

Skills of devising a project using a specific approach to answer an agreed question.
Skills of searching, appraising, synthesising and presenting literature.
Skills of collecting and analysing data.
Oral and written presentation skills.
Skills of writing a thesis to the required academic standard.
Skills of disseminating findings within a public arena

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills will be taught in class using above methods.

Methods of Assessment

Submission of written project protocol (incorporating search strategy) of up to 2,000 words.
Oral presentation of project protocol in class.
Submission of 12,000-word dissertation