Alcohol Awareness Online Training Course (CPD-Certified)

Alcohol Awareness – Online Course

Course overview
This online course introduces alcohol-use disorders, alcohol misuse and their effects on health and wellbeing. Learners explore how alcohol-related problems can be assessed, the principles of intervention and the support available to individuals and their families. The course also covers specialist services, coordinated care and considerations when supporting children and young people. It is CPD-accredited and contributes 1 CPD hour.

Please note: This course provides introductory awareness and knowledge of alcohol misuse and alcohol-use disorders. It does not replace any practical, regulated or role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Understanding alcohol-use disorders, including definitions and symptoms
• Health problems and risks associated with alcohol misuse
• Patterns and prevalence of alcohol-related problems in the UK
• Assessment of alcohol-use disorders
• Principles and levels of intervention
• Interventions for harmful drinking and mild dependence
• Assessment for assisted alcohol withdrawal
• Principles of care and general intervention approaches
• Working with families and carers
• Specialist services, including detoxification, rehabilitation and aftercare
• Coordination of care
• Considerations when supporting children and young people

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for individuals who may encounter alcohol misuse in personal or professional settings. It is particularly relevant to:
• Employers and managers
• Healthcare and social care professionals
• Teachers and education professionals
• Human resources staff
• Community workers and support teams
• Individuals seeking to improve their knowledge of alcohol misuse
• People interested in developing their understanding of counselling or wellbeing

It can be used for induction, refresher learning or personal development. No prior qualifications or experience are required.

Practical benefits
• Develop a clearer understanding of alcohol misuse and its potential health effects
• Improve awareness of assessment and intervention principles
• Understand the role of families and carers in providing support
• Identify the types of specialist services available for alcohol-related problems
• Recognise the importance of coordinated care
• Build awareness of considerations when supporting children and young people
• Support more informed and consistent practice in relevant workplace settings
• Gain a CPD-accredited digital certificate to evidence learning and professional development

What learners will be able to do
• Explain key concepts and terminology associated with alcohol-use disorders
• Recognise common symptoms and health risks linked to alcohol misuse
• Understand how alcohol-related problems may be assessed
• Describe the principles and levels of intervention
• Understand approaches to supporting people experiencing harmful drinking or mild dependence
• Recognise the role of families and carers in supporting individuals
• Identify specialist services, including detoxification, rehabilitation and aftercare
• Understand the importance of coordinated care
• Recognise considerations relevant to children and young people affected by alcohol misuse

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete a multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course to assess their understanding. Unlimited retakes are available at no additional charge. On successful completion, learners receive an instantly downloadable CPD-accredited digital certificate. A printed certificate is available for an additional postage charge. The course is delivered online and can be studied at the learner’s own pace using a phone, tablet or other suitable device. Most learners complete it in approximately one to two hours.