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Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice e-Learning course
Supported by RCN, RCP and RCGP
RCGP Substance Misuse Unit
The RCGP Substance Misuse Unit is pleased to endorse the Department of Health's Alcohol IBA e-learning module on identification and brief advice to combat alcohol-related harm. The e-module provides the background and context to the UK picture of alcohol related problems and describes the most effective means whereby individual practitioners can intervene.
The RCGP Substance misuse unit recognises the educational value of completing the module, which, when combined with the RCGP accredited workbook and face to face training, constitutes the RCGP Certificate in the management of alcohol problems in primary care.
The RCGP wishes to make it clear to learners that the Department of Health maintains the contents and delivery of the module and the RCGP is not responsible for providing user support or for the update or validation of the materials contained within it.
Background Information and Help
This short e-Learning course provides professionals with all they need to know to deliver simple identification and brief advice in healthcare settings. e-Learning for Healthcare 
have produced this course as part of the Department of Health's Alcohol Improvement Programme. The course is accredited by the RCN and included in the RCGP certificate in the management of alcohol in primary care.
The learning includes:
- information and facts about alcohol
- understanding units
- using identification tools
- structuring and conducting brief advice
- practicing brief advice
The course includes a number of interactive assessments and video examples of IBA in practice.
You can print out a record of completion if you undertake the course assessment.
Technical Support
The course requires the following software:
- Internet Explorer 6 or later
- Flash v7 or later
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
This should already be installed on your computer. However, if in any doubt, or if the course won't run properly, you should open the technical checker below.
If you require technical support please contact your local ICT Department
Frequently asked Questions
Our FAQ's section provides you with some answers to common questions about using the course.
The course is very simple to use, but this guide provides instructions on navigation and using the multimedia elements.
Feedback
For general course enquiries contact: info@alcohollearningcentre.org.uk
To provide us with feedback please visit our General Q&A Discussion Forum and post your message.
