Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
All clinical staff in General Practice.
Course Aim
This course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage with individuals and undertake effective alcohol awareness brief interventions to encourage behaviour change and to motivate individuals to consider making changes with regards to their alcohol consumption. The course content includes:
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course delegates will:
- Understand different levels of drinking and alcohol-related harm
- Be able to Identify and respond to different levels of drinking
- Have increased confidence in addressing alcohol issues
- Be able to provide effective alcohol brief interventions
- Be aware of the services available and how to refer
Course Duration
3 hours
Trainer/Facilitator
Paul Garrett, Intervention & Workforce Development, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Date/Time/Venue
To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.
This session will be carried out via a video conferencing platform called Microsoft Teams, delegates will need a computer or smart phone to join, where possible they are encouraged to use a web camera to fully participate. All joining details will be available before the session.
Cost
This session is free of charge.
Booking Process/Additional Information
- Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.
- Other public health sessions are also available that focus on individual areas such as smoking cessation and weight management