Dual diagnosis in mental health is a term used to describe persons with a diagnosed mental health condition and problematic substance or alcohol use. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals working with individuals with co-morbid substance use and mental health conditions. It aims to improve your knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, patient centred, holistic and integrated care to service users.

• It provides an opportunity for you to gain knowledge of Integrated treatment pathways, effective care planning, communication and collaboration between service partners, the service user and their families or significant others.
• You will learn about the impact of substance/alcohol misuse on mental health, as well as its effect on physical health.
• National policy and drivers in dual diagnosis will be explored.
• It will assist you in gaining knowledge of medicines management.

 

Teaching and assessment

To ensure flexibility, you will be taught through a blended learning approach. Teaching will consist of a combination of synchronous lectures and seminars combined with high quality online content, designed to inspire, and stimulate you to engage in the course and develop your own practice. You will be encouraged to participate in reflective practice to evaluate your current knowledge and skill and build upon these.

 

You will be assessed both formatively and summatively. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

 

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.