| MODULE CODE: | L1.3 - 1/4
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| COURSE NAME: | UNDERSTANDING THE BRAIN AND BODY
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| LEARNING LEVEL: | Level 1 – Core AOD Knowledge
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| TARGET AUDIENCE: | All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
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| MODULE TYPE: | Core |
| MODULE AIM: | The aim of this module is to equip workers with a basic overview of how substances work in the brain to produce psychoactive effects. |
| LEARNING OUTCOMES: | By the end of this module, learners will be able to:- Describe brain basics, including the functions of each part of the brain.
- Describe what a neuron is and how neurotransmitters works.
- Identify which neurotransmitters are released by particular substances as well as their effects on the brain and body.
- Describe the reward pathway in the brain and how it is reinforced through repeated behaviour.
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| LENGTH: | 30 minutes |
| CPD: | This module is not accredited for CPD points with any professional association.
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| LAST UPDATED: | February 2023 |