Cannabis and Screening

Who is it aimed at?

Both local authority and independent sector staff whose roles involve supporting individuals who use cannabis.

What are the objectives?

Attending this course will offer participants the following

  • Increased knowledge about cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids
  • Opportunities to explore attitudes to and perceptions of cannabis and how this affects use
  • Increased knowledge about basic harm reduction advice
  • Developing skills associated with applying a referral screening tool

How will it make a difference?

It will offer the staff concerned with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to offer effective support to individuals who use cannabis.

Delivery method:

Online

Duration:

4 Hours

Cost:

No Charge

How to apply:

If you work for Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) and are logged into a CCC device – PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, complete this application form.

If you work for the Council but do NOT have access to a CCC device or an email address your line manager will need to apply on your behalf.

Council employees cannot apply for any courses from their own personal device.


Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council but meet the eligibility criteria to attend this course should complete this application form.


The online application system will only show courses that are actively open to book a place on. If the course you are interested in isn’t listed you can register an interest with the Learning and Development team, email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Find out more information on how to make and manage your application if you are a council employee or visit this page if you do not directly work for us. It is important that you complete the correct online application form, if you need any assistance or have a query please email the Learning & Development Team.