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This course covers the harmful effects of alcohol use, possible health issues surrounding its consumption, and where to seek treatment and help if needed.

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Substance misuse is when alcohol, illegal drugs, over-the-counter or prescription medications are used in a way that could be harmful to you or others.  

This course will provide you with a range of knowledge and understanding surrounding the subject.

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This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge needed to raise awareness and help care for people with dementia.  The topics covered include the symptoms of dementia, the different types of dementia, behaviours, causes, and much more.

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Menopausal symptoms can have a detrimental impact on quality of life, well-being and may also have a significant impact on personal relationships and professional life - with 10% of women leaving their jobs directly due to the menopause.

This course is aimed at anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on menopause and challenge the social stigma and taboo of discussing this topic.  The course will provide learners with a general understanding of the stages of the menopause, why it's important to raise awareness, explore reasonable adjustments employers can make, and learn how we can support friends and family going through it.

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Around the world, more than 700,000 people die every year due to suicide, and for every suicide, there are many more people who attempt it.

This course is aimed at anybody who wants to expand their knowledge of suicide awareness and prevention. Learners should be able to recognise the effects of suicide and suicidal thoughts on the affected individual, their loved ones and on wider society. They will also understand how to recognise suicidal behaviour in children, young people and adults and how to support individuals.

We take the safeguarding of individuals emotional and physical wellbeing exceptionally seriously. Some courses and subjects covered in programmes can be upsetting for learners and although every effort to include trigger warnings where appropriate, it is important to acknowledge that we cannot know or understand potential triggers for all learners.  These courses are designed to provide training and further knowledge and should not be undertaken as a form of non-clinical therapeutic intervention or counselling.

If you need to contact our Welfare Team please follow the link  Student Welfare (wsc.ac.uk)

Qualification:

Level CPD Certified

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