Managing Alcohol Problems in Primary Care
Course Summary
This one-day course aims to assist GPs and practice nurses to structure appropriate interventions that are beneficial to patients and their families with alcohol related problems. The role of the GP and the Practice Nurse, a focus on family dynamics and further information on detoxification will also be provided. Please book early to avoid disappointment!
| UPCOMING DATES | TBC. Please email kirstin.smith@icgp.ie to register your interest in upcoming courses |
| REGISTRATION | GPs and Practice Nurses |
| DURATION | 1 Day, 9.15am - 4.30pm |
| DELIVERY | Lectures, workshops and small group discussions |
| ACCREDITATION | Approved for 2 CME sessions and 8 external CPD Credits |
| FEE | Registration: Members & Non Members - €250.00 |
| CONTACT | kirstin.smith@icgp.ie or tel: 01 6763705 |
Who can apply?
This course is open to GPs and nurses.
Overall aims of the course
Participants of this course will learn the methods of screening, detection and intervention for the range of problems that present in primary car. Brief interventions in the style of motivational interviewing will be taught and participants will also have an opportunity to delve into attitudinal issues.
Course content
The areas covered on this course include:
- Screening Tools/Questionnaires (AUDIT, Cage and AUDIT 'C').
- What can a GP do to help?
- Brief Interventions in Primary Care
- Motivational Interviewing style
- Guidelines for Intervention
- Referral sources and options
- Stigma and Other Barriers to Treatment
- Family Issues and specifics on family dynamics
- The role of the Practice Nurse
- Treatment Options
Duration and format
This is a one day course, 9.15am - 4.30pm, comprising lectures, workshops and small group discussions. Maximum 25 participants - ideally comprising a mixture of GPs and practice nurses.