Training and Workforce Development
see also CPD; CertEd; DANOS; INTRAN; Workplace; Workshops
Introduction
Welcome to Nordat Training Page. The DAAT and our partner agencies run training in basic drug and alcohol awareness, and many other courses which you will find listed via the link under 2010/2011 Training Schedule below.
Unfortunately our training is only available to Norfolk organisations; Norfolk residents and those organisations with clients in Norfolk.
The DAAT training is, in most instances, given free of charge but penalty costs can be incurred and will be charged and we strongly recommend that before applying for any of our courses you read our Terms and Conditions of Training.
2010/2011 Training Schedule
To view our 2010/11 training schedule and for booking please click here. Our policy is that no more than 3 people from any one organisation book on any one course; this ensures fairness; good networking and sharing of experiences.
Please do not assume that you have a place on any of our courses unless you have received a confirmation letter or email.
If you need to complete an application form manually please download by clicking on the link below. Click on the gray areas to enter information or select options from the drop-down menu. Norfolk DAAT Training Application Form. Email your application to veronica.nelhams@norfolk.gov.uk or fax on 01603 677566 or post to Norfolk DAAT, Phoenix House, White Lodge Business Centre, Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6DG.
If our training dates are not suitable for you; why not download our learning toolkit? Now check the answers to the questionnaires.
To read the current Training and Workforce Development strategy please click on the link, if you would like to comment on the strategy please follow the website contact us link.
Alcohol - Brief Interventions Training
Dates and venues for our Brief Interventions for 2010/11 are attached.
To book on-line please click here. Non-NHS staff please check availability of dates with Roni Nelhams prior to booking.
NHS Norfolk and Great Yarmouth & Waveney PCT have identified funds with which to implement a series of initiatives aimed at reducing the number of alcohol related hospital admissions in Norfolk.
The Brief Interventions training day is one element of a project which comprises three parts:
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An introductory web based learning course (designed by STRADA). Please download the Course Information Pack before you begin. You must register for this training on the STRADA Website, please go to www.projectstrada.org. You will receive access to the NORDAT E-Learning Menu within 24 working hours of registration.
- A 'Brief Interventions' training day (run by the UEA)
- A 'Train the trainers' course (run by Alcohol Concern) to prepare identified individuals to become a facilitator of further training in their practice area (please note a separate application will need to be made for this element).
Continuing Professional Development Tool
Norfolk DAAT have developed a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Tool
Certificate in Higher Education (Substance Misuse)
12 Students Pass Cert HE 2008-2009
Congratulations to Jamie, Denise, Rachel, Jill, Emma, Teresa, Elizabeth, Elaine, Francesca, Emilia, Katie Jane and Vikki for passing the Cert HE. 9 (pictured here) of the 12 students attended the Congregation Day at the UEA in July to receive their certificates.
Norfolk DAAT and the UEA School of Nursing and Midwifery are now finalising arrangements for the 4th intake for the Certificate in Higher Education (Substance Misuse) starting in September 2010. Closing date for applications and bursary requests is 31st July.
The Certificate in Higher Education Substance Misuse is a full academic award with 120 credit points at level one, and is split into two parts.
Part One is a classroom based Substance Misuse Foundation Course. Part Two is the Substance Misuse 'Work based Learning' Unit.
This 18 month course is equivalent to an NVQ level 4 and as such, is in line with National Treatment Agency, Workforce Development Guidance.
This is an email the DAAT have received regarding the Cert HE which the delegate is pleased to let us share with you.
"I just really wanted to thank you all for your parts in supporting me through the Certificate in Substance Misuse.
The graduation really was a proud moment for me.
On a personal level, I have not done any formal education since school (MANY moons ago!) and always felt like quite a low achiever as a child. I would actually go as far as to say that my family had pretty low expectations of me academically and I lived up to these expectations, ending up going down a very different path to the one which I am on now. Without going into lots of details, it is safe to say that graduating in a cap and gown was the last thing I EVER thought I would do.
On a professional level, it has given me a lot of extra knowledge and experience, and without doubt made me a better practitioner.
Both years were different and equally as interesting. The first year gave me more general information regarding many different substance related topics and the second year helped me to focus on the way I work with my clients.
Completing the course gave me great satisfaction and made my family really proud.
My mum also sends her thanks for getting it funded and giving me the opportunity.
So, once again thank you all for your help and a big hug for Emma for her patience and kindness.'
NSCB Substance Misuse within the Family Training
The NSCB regularly run a Substance Misuse within the Family course. For more details just click on the link http://www.lscb.norfolk.gov.uk/ and go to the training section.
Solvent and volatile substance abuse - free online course:
'VSA or 'sniffing' is the deliberate inhalation of the chemicals found in everyday products such as deodorant, hairspray and cigarette lighter refills. The range of products which contain solvents and volatile chemicals is extensive and widely available in household or industrial commodities'.
Founded in 1984, Resolv are a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse (VSA). They have developed a free online awareness course to raise awareness of the risks associated with solvent and VSA.
By following the link below you will be able to register and take the on line course
http://www.re-solv.org/training.asp
Background:
This online course has been developed in order to bring a standard approach to mental health training for workers in tier 1, or universal services.
This national training resource came from an idea by Jane Sedgewick, CAMHS Regional Development Worker for Yorkshire and Humber Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP), who is the national lead for the National CAMHS Support Service (NCSS) for tier 1 development. With a grant from the CAMHS workforce programme a workshop was set up to which a large number of people already involved in delivering tier 1 training were invited. The original Everybody’s Business training package resource is based on the combined effort from the workshop attendees, using their considerable experience and ideas.
What you will learn: There are four modules.
What is Mental Health?
How CAMHS are structured
Mental Health Problems & Disorders
What Helps
Pharmacy Postgraduate Educations
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) has developed an e-assessment 'Substance use and misuse - delivering pharmacy services', which is designed for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Successful completion of this assessment will allow learners to demonstrate an awareness of the appropriate action to take in different situations related to delivering pharmacy services to substance misuse clients. Please follow the link to login, register and access the learning - www.cppe.ac.uk
INTRAN
For details of Intran courses please take a look at their training calendar.
To book a place on one of the training sessions please contact the person named on the training calendar.
For an outline of the training please click on the link below:-
www.llsupport.com/intran/trainingoutline.pdf.
Workplace - Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace
The Home Office have encouraged Drug and Alcohol Action Teams around the country to make contact with employers and to raise the issues of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
For more information see Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace.
More Training Needed?
Are you thinking of undertaking more training in the area of drugs and alcohol? If you cannot find what you are looking for here you may find it if you contact one of our partner agencies/trainers, for example:
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