Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies: Your Path to Specialised Healthcare Excellence

The Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies offered by the Institute for Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (www.icps.ie also known as State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy) represents an educational opportunity for healthcare professionals across Ireland and the United Kingdom.

This comprehensive 10-week program is specifically designed to meet the growing demand for specialised addiction treatment expertise in Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and across the island of Ireland.

Addiction affects millions, making specialised training more crucial than ever. This diploma bridges the gap between general healthcare knowledge and specialised addiction treatment competencies, providing participants with evidence-based approaches to addiction counselling and therapy.

Schedule

• 10 weeks duration

• 1 evening per week

• 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• 20 hours live online

• 10 hours independent study

Accreditation

• 30 CPD Points awarded

• CPD Standards Office certified

• Professional Development Consortium

• Provider ID: PDCD1110

Who Should Attend This Course?

This Professional Diploma is ideally suited for healthcare professionals across Ireland and the UK who wish to enhance their expertise in addiction treatment and counselling:

• Mental Health Nurses in Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales & the north of Ireland

• Counsellors and Psychotherapists

• Social Workers in Irish and UK healthcare systems

• Healthcare Support Workers

• General Practitioners seeking specialisation

• Psychology graduates and practitioners

• Occupational therapists

• Community outreach workers

Expert Faculty

Learn from leading experts in psychotherapy and psychoanalytic practice:

Dr Michael McArdle

Coach of Excellence (Expert) - ID: CE33087

Caroline Crotty

Psychotherapy Practitioner

Dr. Hugh Cummins

Psychoanalytic Practitioner

Benefits for Healthcare Professionals

Ireland

• Meets Irish healthcare CPD requirements

• Recognised by Irish nursing and therapy boards

• Addresses Ireland's specific addiction challenges

• Supports career advancement in Irish healthcare

United Kingdom

• Recognised across England, Scotland, Wales & the North of Ireland

• Meets UK professional development standards

• Applicable to NHS and private healthcare settings

• Enhances employment opportunities across the UK

Ready to Advance Your Career?

Join healthcare professionals across Ireland and the United Kingdom in this transformative educational experience.

October 2025 intake is now open for enrolment.

Phone: 043 33 62041

Email: enquiries@icps.ie

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Booking Form HERE