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Dual Diagnosis Online Training
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.
