Develop the range of knowledge and skills associated with 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, online interaction, seminars, workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include continuous assessment through essays, seminar papers, video role plays and reflective logs.

Enhance relevant decision-making skills and have achieved sufficient 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, online interaction, seminars, workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include continuous assessment through essays, seminar papers, video role plays and reflective logs.

Develop adequate levels of reflective analysis in relation to generic and 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, online interaction, seminars, workshops

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include continuous assessment through essays, seminar papers, video role plays and reflective logs

Use transferable skills achieved via the programme, including written and verbal communication skills, problem solving, teamwork, autonomy, use of online tools, critical thinking personal reflection, researching and apprising 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, workshops

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include continuous assessment through essays, seminar papers, video role plays and reflective logs.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of their own practice and a critical awareness of current issues and challenges in the sector, together with an awareness of professional ethics and the principles of diversity, equality and social inclusion in the area of substance use.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

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

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include continuous assessment through written assignments, online assessments and reflective logs.

Use evaluation to systematically develop and improve their specific learning and practice, including implementing effective practice in inter-professional and inter-agency contexts;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

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

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include continuous assessment through written assignments, online assessments and reflective logs.

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

eaching and learning methods to achieve Knowledge and Understanding are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, online interaction, seminars, workshops

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include continuous assessment through written ,assignments, online assessments and reflective logs.

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