Substance Use Treatment Center Support Worker Course
Gain confidence as a substance use treatment centre support worker. Master recognising acute withdrawal risks, empathetic communication, boundary maintenance, clear documentation, and safe crisis response in high-pressure detox environments. This course equips you with essential skills for the initial 72 hours of detox support, ensuring ethical and effective client care.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course delivers practical skills for supporting clients in the first 72 hours of detox at substance use treatment centres. You will learn to identify acute withdrawal symptoms, manage risks effectively, and use calm, non-judgemental communication. It also covers confident documentation, setting boundaries, self-care practices, and teamwork to ensure safe, ethical contributions in challenging detox settings.
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Develop skills
- Acute detox monitoring: identify early withdrawal risks in the first 72 hours.
- Crisis response skills: de-escalate, document, and escalate emergencies quickly.
- Person-centred assessment: observe, screen, and report changes clearly.
- Therapeutic communication: apply MI, scripts, and boundaries to enhance engagement.
- Self-care for support workers: avoid burnout using simple, effective routines.
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