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Learning Partnerships, Programme Catalogue 2010/11


UDAS-KPF01: Foundation Degree in Addictions Counselling

Leading to the award of FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING

Mode of attendance: Part-time at Action on Addiction (Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies, Warminster)


Year 1

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  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR


Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS10171 Counselling skills in an addictions context 12 Credits
AS10283 Study skills 6 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS10284 Diversity issues in addiction treatment 3 Credits
AS10285 Introduction to assessment & treatment planning 9 Credits

Year 2

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Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS10286 Harm reduction approaches 3 Credits
AS10287 Alcohol and drug use: problems and responses 9 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS10010 Personal & professional development 1 6 Credits
AS10011 12 step approach & social support 6 Credits
AS10013 Interpersonal group therapy 6 Credits

Year 3

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Academic Year

Compulsory Units
AS20023 Professional development 12 Credits
AS20170 CBT: Cognitive therapy & relapse prevention 9 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS20022 Dual diagnosis and complex needs 3 Credits
AS20174 Motivational interviewing 6 Credits

Year 4

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  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR


Academic Year

Compulsory Units
NB. AS20023 and AS20025 will be taught across years 3 and 4 of this programme
AS20023 Professional development 12 Credits
AS20025 Research practice - case study/project 12 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS20170 CBT: Cognitive therapy & relapse prevention 9 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS20022 Dual diagnosis and complex needs 3 Credits