Program Overview
This dual diagnosis program empowers healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to provide holistic and integrated care to individuals with co-morbid substance use and mental health conditions. Through a blended learning approach, participants explore integrated treatment pathways, effective care planning, and the impact of substance misuse on physical and mental health. The program aims to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes for service users with dual diagnoses.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Dual diagnosis in mental health is a term used to describe persons with a diagnosed mental health condition and problematic substance or alcohol use. It aims to improve your knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, patient-centered, holistic, and integrated care to service users. It provides an opportunity for you to gain knowledge of Integrated treatment pathways, effective care planning, communication, and collaboration between service partners, the service user, and their families or significant others. You will learn about the impact of substance/alcohol misuse on mental health, as well as its effect on physical health. National policy and drivers in dual diagnosis will be explored.
Assessment:
You will be assessed both formatively and summatively. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course. Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term-time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.
Teaching:
To ensure flexibility, you will be taught through a blended learning approach. Teaching will consist of a combination of synchronous lectures and seminars combined with high-quality online content, designed to inspire and stimulate you to engage in the course and develop your own practice. You will be encouraged to participate in reflective practice to evaluate your current knowledge and skill and build upon these.
Careers:
Tuition Fees - part-time
In 2024/25 the tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course is £880 (Band 2). Tuition Fees for part-time postgraduate students: If you are not eligible for funding, the tuition fee to study this course in 2024/25 entry is £880 (Band 2).
NHS Funding
This course may be eligible for funding from Health Education Yorkshire and the Humber. You must have your employer’s support to access a funded place. Employers can draw on CPD funding to fund this course.
