Dual Diagnosis Training Level 2
Confidently support people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through our CPD-certified online Dual Diagnosis Training Level 2.
Last updated: August 2026
Regular price
£196.00
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- Duration: 7h 47m
- Life Time Access
- Unlimited Free Retake Exam
Duration: 7h 47mCPD Points: 8
What you'll learn
- Dual diagnosis principles, causes, and links between mental health and addiction
- Risk factors, relapse indicators, crisis response, and recovery support strategies
- Assessment methods, screening tools, and diagnostic criteria for dual diagnosis
- Recovery planning approaches and interventions that support positive outcomes
- Harm reduction strategies and integrated care models for co-occurring disorders
- Professional practice, risk management, and multi-agency collaboration approaches
About course
The Dual Diagnosis Training Level 2 is designed to help you understand and support individuals experiencing both mental health and substance use disorders. Without proper knowledge, recognising warning signs, managing risks, and supporting recovery can be difficult. Our CPD-certified dual diagnosis online programme helps you build the understanding and confidence needed to provide informed, effective support.
The dual diagnosis course is suitable for mental health support workers, substance misuse support workers, recovery workers, healthcare assistants, social care workers, counsellors, and individuals seeking to enter health and social care settings. It is ideal for those looking to develop knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Throughout this course, you will develop skills in recognising dual diagnosis, assessing individual needs, managing risks, and supporting recovery. You’ll also strengthen your decision-making and communication abilities. These skills can help you respond more confidently to complex situations and deliver appropriate support within professional care environments.
This comprehensive course has been developed by industry experts and aligned with UK standards. It covers key modules including dual diagnosis foundations, mental health and substance misuse, assessment and diagnosis, treatment and recovery, harm reduction, and professional practice. Each module helps deepen your understanding of co-occurring disorders and effective support approaches across care settings.
This dual diagnosis training is fully online, self-paced, and accessible on any device. You can start immediately after enrolment and learn around your work schedule and personal commitments. With round-the-clock learner support and a free digital certificate upon completion, you can showcase your achievement and strengthen your professional development in health and social care.
Get started today and strengthen your dual diagnosis knowledge to provide more effective support in health and social care settings.
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CPD Service Accredited
Our courses are fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development and align with UK professional learning guidelines.
UKRLP Registered Provider
We are registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), confirming our status as a recognised training provider and reinforcing the credibility and transparency of our courses.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive hiring practices and supporting employees with disabilities.
AoHT Accredited
We are accredited by the Academy of Health and Therapy (AoHT), ensuring our courses meet high standards of quality and relevance in the health and therapy sector.
Sneak Peek
Course Curriculum
8 sections • 56 lectures
- Section Overview of Foundations of Dual Diagnosis
- Understanding Dual Diagnosis and the Interrelationship Between Mental Health and Substance Use
- Case Study-Understanding Dual Diagnosis and the Interrelationship Between Mental Health and Substance Use
- Introduction to Mental Health Conditions Commonly Linked with Substance Misuse
- Overview of Addictive and Substance-Use Disorders in Dual Diagnosis Contexts
- The Chemistry of Drugs and Their Interaction with the Brain in Co-Occurring Disorders
- Understanding the Brain and Neurophysiology in Dual Diagnosis-Related Behaviour and Thinking
- Societal and Cultural Perspectives on Dual Diagnosis and Public Health Implications
- Section Highlights of Foundations of Dual Diagnosis
This Dual Diagnosis Training Course is Suitable For:
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Substance Misuse Support Worker
- Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
- Residential Care Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Rehabilitation Support Worker
Frequently Asked Questions
Dual diagnosis training helps learners understand co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. It covers assessment, risk management, recovery planning, and effective support approaches.
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