AUDIT-C Training

Insight Platform training for professionals who want to understand the widely used AUDIT-C tool for understanding alcohol consumption in patients and clients.

What does AUDIT-C mean?

AUDIT-C stands for Alcohol Use Disorders Indentification Test for Consumption and is a screening tool designed to help professionals learn more about a person's alcohol consumption habits.

Course aims:

• Early intervention for young people at risk for developing alcohol issues
• Reliable screening tool that can quickly highlight whether an individual is binge drinking and/or partaking in high-risk behaviour as a result of alcohol

Who should attend:

• Social Workers, Leaving Care Personal Advisors, School Nurses, Pastoral Staff, Youth Workers, Community Police Officers, Sexual Health Clinic Staff, Youth Justice Staff, Family Support Workers, Outreach Workers, Early Help Staff, Young People's Supported Housing Organisations, Generic Counselling Services for Young People, A&E staff etc.

Learning outcomes

• Feel confident in having professional conversations about alcohol in a way that removes judgment from the conversation
• Learn the different risk categories and what questions are asked as part of the AUDIT-C