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Addiction Psychologist Course

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What will I learn?

Enhance your professional skills with our Addiction Psychologist Course, specifically tailored for psychology professionals seeking a deeper understanding of addiction within the Irish context. Delve into the neurobiology of addiction, psychological and physical dependency, and a wide range of addictive substances common in Ireland. Become proficient in using assessment tools, implementing intervention strategies such as CBT and motivational interviewing adapted for Irish patients, and learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programmes available in Ireland. Develop practical skills in treatment planning, integrating local support services, and applying relevant research to clinical practice. Join us to significantly improve your contribution to the field of addiction psychology in Ireland.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment: Become proficient in monitoring progress and adjusting interventions as needed for Irish patients.

Understand addiction: Gain a thorough grasp of various substance types, dependence mechanisms, and the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction, with a focus on Irish trends.

Develop treatment plans: Create adaptable plans with well-defined short-term and long-term goals relevant to the Irish healthcare system.

Apply research findings: Utilize credible research sources to improve clinical practice in an Irish setting.

Utilize assessment tools: Implement standardized assessment tools and refine clinical interview techniques for effective patient evaluation in Ireland.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.