BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning in Sport

The Substance Use and Misuse Studies (CertHE) course from the University of Lincoln is designed for individuals who work or volunteer in drug and alcohol-related fields and are looking to advance their knowledge and understanding. This course is designed to provide a balanced and research-informed introduction to substance use and misuse theories, policy, and practice.Course Content: The course aims to cultivate a critical understanding of the key historical, political, and socio-economic forces that shape substance use and responses to it. It's delivered through a flexible, part-time distance learning format and covers various modules in substance use, misuse, and related fields. Key Modules: Modules in this course include Understanding Substance Use and Misuse, Professional Practice, and Responses to Substance Misuse. Other modules include research methods, drug and alcohol policy, and harm reduction. Accreditations: This course is recognized as part of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals' (FDAP) Substance Misuse Practitioner Training Accreditation Scheme. On successfully completing the certificate, students will meet the FDAP's requirement for accreditation as a drug and alcohol professional. Future Careers: The course is ideally suited to people looking to address substance misuse in communities and counselors, social workers, and health professionals that work with substance users, their families, and communities. It can prepare students for work in a range of substance use and misuse related fields, including health, social care, and criminal justice services.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.