Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice
Alcohol IBA is a free short course which is available to all those working in a professional or volunteer capacity in B&NES.
Do you sometimes come across people who might benefit from brief alcohol advice? Do you know where people can access information, advice, and support with their drinking?
This course aims to provide professionals and volunteers in Bath & North East Somerset with the tools and confidence to identify if individuals are drinking above lower risk levels, give simple, brief advice, and make referrals to appropriate services where necessary.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the alcohol unit system and apply it to individual consumption.
Use and interpret an alcohol screening tool.
Communicate brief advice effectively and confidently with individuals about their alcohol use.
Improve the knowledge of individuals on the physical, social, and psychological effects of alcohol in a way that supports change.
Make appropriate referrals to local services for those experiencing problems with alcohol.
Duration: Online, 1.5 hours
Sign up: To register to attend the training please follow the below links.
Wednesday 25th September 2024 | |
Thursday 24th October 2024 | |
Thursday 28th November 2024 | |
Wednesday 18th December 2024 |
For more information about the training, or if you have any queries, please email leanne_sheppard@bathnes.gov.uk
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