Dual Diagnosis Online Training

£6.00

Course Description

The Dual Diagnosis Online Training provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to understand, assess, and manage individuals experiencing both mental health disorders and substance use disorders. By exploring definitions, prevalence, treatment approaches, and ethical considerations, this course equips learners with practical tools to improve outcomes and deliver safe, person-centered care.

Course Summary

Format: Online, self-paced learning

Duration: ~1 hour

CPD Points: 1 CPD Point

Certification: Certificate of Completion

Access Period: 6 months from the date of purchase

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

Nurses, midwives, and allied healthcare professionals.

Mental health practitioners and support workers.

Substance misuse specialists and social care providers.

Students and trainees seeking foundational knowledge on dual diagnosis.

Any professional involved in safeguarding, patient care, or community-based support services.

Course Contents

This module covers:

Introduction to Dual Diagnosis

Definition and prevalence in the UK

Biopsychosocial model of dual diagnosis

Common Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders

Key mental health disorders: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder

Substance use disorders: alcohol, drugs

Signs and symptoms recognition

Understanding the Relationship

Bidirectional link between mental health and substance use

Self-medication and its impacts

Assessment and Screening

Tools and methods for diagnosis

Challenges in dual diagnosis detection

Treatment Approaches

Integrated treatment models

Pharmacological and psychosocial interventions

Multidisciplinary care coordination

Management in Different Settings

Primary care

Inpatient and outpatient services

Community-based support

Ethical & Legal Considerations

Confidentiality, consent, and safeguarding

Addressing stigma and discrimination

Self-Care for Healthcare Workers

Burnout and compassion fatigue management

Resilience and support strategies

Course Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

Define and explain dual diagnosis, including prevalence and societal impact.

Recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use disorders.

Understand the relationship and treatment challenges of dual diagnosis.

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify dual diagnosis.

Differentiate between symptoms for accurate diagnosis.

Apply evidence-based interventions for dual diagnosis.

Develop person-centered care plans addressing unique needs.

Implement crisis intervention and relapse prevention strategies.

Demonstrate self-care and professional boundary-setting when working with dual diagnosis patients.

Comply with legal and ethical requirements, including safeguarding and confidentiality.

Frameworks & Standards

This course aligns with:

NMC CPD Requirements: Contributes to the mandatory 35 hours of CPD every 3 years (1 CPD point for this module).

Best Practice Guidelines: Reflects UK standards in mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding.

Professional Development: Equips healthcare staff with the confidence and competence to support dual diagnosis patients safely and effectively.

£6.00

Dual Diagnosis Online Training

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