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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment certification programme is for persons who want to understand the reason behind the addiction and help persons who are battling with drug and alcohol problems to overcome their issues using proper treatment and guidance. With a background in healthcare systems candidates can develop more skills in facing healthcare challenges. The various ways to deal with nicotine abuse and alcohol overdose will be covered during the session.

The Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment has the primary aim to help deal with the various challenges that are involved in addiction. The steps to recover from it will be taught during the course. The course covers the different treatment options that are available to battle drug and alcohol addiction. The various ways to access and help people motivate themselves to overcome their health issues are an integral part of this course. The ways to recover from any kind of addiction will be covered in the course curriculum. The course provides two enrolment options for learners, namely, paid and free audit modes. The free mode provides the learners with limited access to the course.

The Highlights

5-week programme
2-3 hours classes every week
Certificate by edX
Free registration
Course partnered by The University of Adelaide
Emphasis on medicine
Self-paced learning
Instructor signed certificate

Programme Offerings

online learning
Transcripted video lectures
assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 16524	yes	The University of Adelaide, Adelaide

The registration for the Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment by edX is free.
Candidates have to pay an amount of Rs. 16,316 /- to upgrade their course and avail their certificate.

Particulars	Amount
Registration Fee	Free
Course Fee	Rs. 16,316

Kindly check the website for any later change in fee structure

Eligibility Criteria

Work Experience

Not mandatory though, but a background in the healthcare sector will be an added advantage

Certification Qualification Details

Candidates need to upgrade their course after which they will be eligible to receive the “instructure-signed” certificate in the Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Psychology

After completing the Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment students will be learning the following-

Candidates will master the technique to assess risk involving a persons behaviour and the ways to intervene.
He/he after the programme will have their skills developed in the domain of framing weekly reports.
Students will learn the principles of screening that will help them to frame reposts of the patients.
Aspirants during the course will be knowing more about the symptoms of “withdrawal”.
By learning about managing withdrawal symptoms students will be able to help the relapsing patient deal better.
The various techniques to frame measures and create pathways will also be covered that will help the students.
The techniques to identify people who are dealing with drug addictions will be taught to the participants.
The combined knowledge of treatment and intervention will be beneficial for the aspirants in their real professional life.
The facilities that revolve around withdrawal will be covered in great detail so that candidates can have a better implementation.
Participants will be tight to provide psychological support to all the recovering patients so that they recover better.

Who it is for

Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment by edXis structured for students who are-

Candidates who are willing to study in detail about the adversity of addiction and the issues related to it can get themselves registered.
The course is for aspirants who want to develop their skills more in medicine and get better job opportunities in the health sector.

Admission Details

If the aspirant is eager to enroll for the Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment programme then they have to do as per the given instruction-

Step 1: The candidates have to visit the homepage of edX. Please click the following URL- https://www.edx.org/course/managing-addiction-a-framework-for-successful-trea

Step 2: Participants have to begin filling up the form by providing their “full name”.

Step 3: Also, the candidate has to mention a “user name” in the place provided so that they can access the account later.

Step 4: The email address has to be mentioned in the designated place so that candidates can get more notifications.

Step 5: Furthermore it is mandatory for the applicant to agree to all the given terms and conditions. They have to agree to the fact of providing more information when asked by the authority.

Step 6: To complete the process of the form please click on the “apply now” button to submit the form and register yourself.

The Syllabus

Why screen?
Implementation
Screening for alcohol and other drug use
Overview
Weekly self-assessment
Summary
Principles of screening and brief intervention
Weekly report
Completed

Addiction and recovery
Course outline

Planning withdrawal
Outcomes of managed withdrawal
Weekly self-assessment
Biology of withdrawal
A Look at a withdrawal facility
Summary
Weekly report

Individual treatment needs
Weekly self-assessment
Future directions
Access to treatment around the world
Overview
Weekly report
Summary
Post-course survey

Weekly report
Steps to recovery
Overview
Psychosocial support in the context of the recovery pathway
Summary
Medications and recovery
A Look at a residential rehabilitation
Critical decisions in selecting treatment options
Weekly self assessment

Instructors

The University of Adelaide, Adelaide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: When will the session end?

After continuing for a period of five weeks the Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment by edX will wrap up.

2: What necessary qualification do I require?

All interested candidates need to have a degree in the field of healthcare to avail of the course. For more information download the brochure.

3: When will the certificate be issued?

To get the certificate the participants have to upgrade their course and then complete the session in the stipulated time frame.

4: When will the exams begin?

The examination notifications are yet to be updated. Kindly be patient and check the website for any such notification.

5: Is the course campus oriented?

No, the classes will be organized on an e-platform. Students will have 24*7 access to the study materials.

6: Who is the course hosted by?

The Certificate Course on Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment by edX along with edX is partnered by The University of Adelaide.

7: Is there any provision of paying the fees in installments?

No, the students are required to pay the full amount for the course at the time of registration itself.

8: When is the enrollment for the programme starting?

The information in this regard will be soon updated please visit the page for more such information - https://www.edx.org/course/managing-addiction-a-framework-for-successful-trea

9: When will I get access to the study guided?

Once the students get enrolled for the course they will gain access to all the course materials which can be availed anytime by them.