Training

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3. ARCHIVES: information and resources from practice development sessions

1.	TRAINING COURSE
	Dual Diagnosis Module Description: A practice based module aimed at practitioners who work in substance misuse, mental health, criminal justice, housing and other relevant services that come into contact with this client group. This is a University of Leeds accredited course which aims to develop knowledge and competence in the assessment of problem severity and the delivery of appropriate interventions. This is a 16 week course with 8 taught / attended days at Leeds Addiction Unit. For a more detailed description and details: Click here to download the flyer. Up-coming courses: September 2010 Applications: Enquiries should be made by directly contacting: Leeds Addiction Unit Training Department Phone: 0113 295 1330 E-Mail: lau_training@leedspft.nhs.uk
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2.	PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT FORUM
	The Practice Development Forum regularly brings together Lead Dual Diagnosis Practitioners based within a wide range of services in Leeds. Aims: (1)To support the continual development of knowledge and skills through regular training workshops and case discussions. (2)To harness multi-agency collaboration by offering practitioners a regular opportunity to network and liaise with other services. (3)To facilitate a forum where developments in the field can be raised and discussed, so that lead practitioners can cascade this information to their own teams. Format: Themed workshops on topics relevant to practice in Dual Diagnosis are followed by case discussions. The workshops last 2 hours and are led by professionals from services that are linked to the DD Network. Attendance: Places are offered to members of the DD Network and are advertised by e-mail every month. People interested in attending must reply to the e-mail invitation by the stated deadlines in order to secure a place. Venue: Varies according to the number of confirmed participants. This will always be confirmed via e-mail. SCHEDULE OF PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 2010
	*Note:* All workshops are planned to run from 10:00 – 12:00. The workshops will focus on a specific topic and will be followed by case discussions.
	2010 January – No meeting this month 5 February – Drug Interactions (illicit and prescribed) 5 March – Crisis Resolution (criteria / referral pathways) 2 April – Alcohol and Mental Health 7 May – Understanding Drug and Alcohol Detox 4 June – ADS and Multiple Choice 2 July – Forensic Services August – No meeting this month 3 September – Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service 3 October – Brain Injury, Dual Diagnosis and Homelessness 5 November – TBA 3 December – Forensic Services Back to Top