Overview
Key facts
- You will ensure and promote high standards of clinical and patient safety in the screening and management of individuals with co-morbid mental health and substance use conditions.
- This module in Critical Approaches to Dual Diagnosis offered by Middlesex University is ideal for health care professionals, particularly those working with individuals with identified co-morbid mental health and substance use conditions.
- The purpose of this module is to critically explore issues influencing the approach to the care of individuals coping with co-morbid mental health and substance use conditions (i.e. dual diagnosis) with due regard to policies, research, evidenced based practice, and workforce development/training. Students will have the opportunity to explore the subject with due regard to international perspectives.
Programme Structure
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Critically appraise the concept of dual diagnosis, comment on aetiology, prevalence, risk, and policies relevant to current ‘dual diagnosis’ practice and research;
- Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to co-morbid mental health and substance use;
- Critically examine the complexities surrounding the relationship between mental health and substance use symptoms and substances;
- Critically assess the benefits of co-production and collaboration with service users and carers in delivering co-produced care and services.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Nursing View 54 other Short Courses in Nursing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible for this module, you must provide evidence of an ability to study at Level 7.
Tuition Fee
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International
945 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 945 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
945 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 945 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
- Per credit: £63
- 15 credits: £945
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.