This programme, supported by NHSPLUS, has been designed for occupational health professionals, drug workers and HR professionals. Students explore the screening, identification, policy and occupational health management of alcohol and drug use in the workplace.
KEY BENEFITS
- Students explore biological, psychological, and physiological symptoms and signs of drug and alcohol use in the workplace;
- Advances in biological testing and monitoring, standardised assessment, clinical screening and interventions into occupational healthcare practice;
- Understanding of recreational drug use in the context of the workplace;
- processes of identification and the related interventions for drug and alcohol use in the workplace;
- Develop knowledge of the treatment and management systems in the
UK for individuals with substance misuse disorders for use in clinical practice.
KEY FACTS
Student destinations
Students pursue/continue in the fields of occupational medicine, occupational therapy, drug work, policy formulation.
Programme leader/s
Dr Kim Wolff
Awarding Institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 60/ECTS 30
Duration
PT, six months. Starts May.
Location
King's Denmark Hill Campus
Year of entry 2012
Offered by
Institute of Psychiatry
Closing date
30 April
Intake
No set number.
Fees
PT Home: £2080 (2011)
PT Overseas: £N/A
CONTACTS
Contact information
Identification of Alcohol & Drug Use in the Workplace
Programme Administrator
Addiction Sciences Building
Institute of Psychiatry (P048)
4 Windsor Walk
London
SE5 8AF
Tel: +44 (0)207 848 0682
Email
Website
PURPOSE
This programme, which is supported by NHSPLUS and the Faculty of Occupational Health Physicians, aims to allow trainees in occupational medicine and related disciplines to study the speciality of substance misuse, and the policy and management of alcohol and drug use in the workplace, in greater depth.
DESCRIPTION
Aimed at medical, nursing and allied healthcare professional graduates pursuing a career or with an interest in occupational health. Graduates enter their own sub-speciality within occupational health disciplines. Able to work independently with an appreciation of the research, the ability to critically appraise evidence, and an intrinsic understanding of the science base on which their speciality is based.
STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content
Modules tbc
FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Academic teaching and supervision; assessment includes written assignments and case studies.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
General entry advice
Health science degree or professional qualification in occupational health/human resources/nursing or training and experience working in substance abuse field or occupational health.
APPLYING TO KING'S
To apply for graduate study at King's you will need to complete our graduate online application form. Applying online makes applying easier and quicker for you, and means we can receive your application faster and more securely.
King's does not normally accept paper copies of the graduate application form as applications must be made online. However, if you are unable to access the online graduate application form, please contact the relevant admissions/School Office at King's for advice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
*ELQ fees note*For Home/EU students who already have an Equivalent or Level Qualification (ELQ), for example a master's degree or a postgraduate diploma or certificate, there will be an additional fee of £2000 for full-time students (£1000 per annum for part-time students). This additional fee will not be applicable for NHS staff who are funded by their employer.Your application is assessed by a committee comprising two members from each university and requires consideration of an up-to-date curriculum vitae and two independent referees. Applications to the programme should be submitted electronically.
PERSONAL STATEMENT & SUPPORTING INFORMATION
No information required.
FUNDING
Self-funded
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