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Dual Diagnosis - Level 2

Name: Dual Diagnosis - Level 2
Brand: The Mandatory Training Group
SKU: 7757628496
Price: 14.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (430 reviews)

Trusted by over 1 million learners, The Mandatory Training Group delivers accredited courses through ComplyPlus™ LMS, our AI-powered, interactive e-learning platform. Designed for compliance and impact, our training supports CQC, Ofsted, HSE and other regulatory standards.

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£14.99 + VAT

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Duration:

2 hours

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Fully online 24/7 via ComplyPlus™ LMS

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Desktop, Laptop, Mobile, Tablet

Course access expiry:

365 days

Certificate validity:

3 years - CPD-accredited, instant digital certificate on completion

Last updated:

08 May 2026 (V2.6)

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Course overview

CPD-Accredited | CQC & NICE Compliant | ComplyPlus™ LMS

This Dual Diagnosis Level 2 online course provides a structured understanding of the relationship between mental health conditions and substance misuse. It explores how drugs affect the brain, common psychiatric disorders, and coordinated treatment approaches. Learners will gain practical knowledge to recognise risks, reduce harm, and support individuals through safe, person-centred, inclusive, and coordinated care practices within professional health and social care settings.

Course content

This Dual Diagnosis e-learning course covers:

Definition and complexity of dual diagnosis conditions
Common psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions
Substance use, misuse, and effects on the brain
Signs, symptoms, and causes of substance misuse
Categories of substances and behavioural risk patterns
Treatment approaches and coordinated recovery support pathways
Safeguarding responsibilities and risk management procedures
Stigma, discrimination, and inclusive support practice
Partnership working and coordinated care planning
Access to support services, guidance, and resources
Barriers to accessing treatment and support services
Person-centred approaches to dual diagnosis support practices.

Who is this course for?

This Dual Diagnosis eLearning course is for:

Health and social care professionals supporting complex needs
Mental health practitioners and support workers
Substance misuse and recovery service staff
Residential, community, and domiciliary care staff
Safeguarding leads and care coordinators
Staff supporting individuals with dual diagnosis
Professionals involved in mental health support services.

Aims

The aims of this Dual Diagnosis online course are to:

Develop understanding of the relationship between mental health conditions and substance misuse to support safe, informed, person-centred, and coordinated care practices within health and social care settings while promoting well-being outcomes
Strengthen practitioners' ability to recognise risks, apply support strategies, reduce stigma, support safeguarding responsibilities, and improve outcomes for individuals experiencing dual diagnosis through partnership working practices.

Learning objectives

This Dual Diagnosis e-learning course will:

Explain the concept, complexity, and causes of dual-diagnosis conditions
Present common psychiatric disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions and substance misuse patterns
Outline how substances affect the brain, behaviour, decision-making and well-being
Explain treatment approaches, support pathways, referral processes and barriers to care
Demonstrate safeguarding responsibilities, risk management and appropriate responses to concerns
Examine stigma, discrimination and inclusive, person-centred approaches that promote positive outcomes
Promote effective partnership working, coordinated care planning and multi-agency collaboration
Introduce practical strategies that support safe, recovery-focused and evidence-informed dual diagnosis practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Dual Diagnosis eLearning course, you will be able to:

Define dual diagnosis and explain its complexity in health and social care settings
Identify common psychiatric disorders, substance misuse patterns and associated health risks
Describe how substances affect the brain, behaviour, decision-making and emotional well-being
Recognise signs, symptoms, causes and contributing factors linked to substance misuse
Apply appropriate treatment pathways, support strategies and referral procedures safely
Demonstrate safeguarding responsibilities and respond appropriately to identified concerns and risks
Apply inclusive, person-centred approaches that reduce stigma and promote recovery outcomes
Coordinate care through effective partnership working to support safe, positive outcomes.

Course assessment

Multiple-choice knowledge assessment with a minimum pass mark of 80%
Assessment questions mapped directly to course learning outcomes
Unlimited assessment retakes included
Confirms knowledge of dual diagnosis awareness and support practices.

Course certification

CPD-accredited digital certificate issued on successful course completion
Certificate available for immediate download as a secure PDF
Provides evidence of competence in dual diagnosis awareness and support practices
Certificate authenticity can be verified via the ComplyPlus™ platform.

Refresher requirements

This course certificate should be refreshed every 3 years
Earlier refresher is advised if legislation, guidance, workplace policy, or risk assessments change.

Course accreditation

Externally reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring high-quality training meeting international standards
Supports Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations where dual diagnosis applies in care settings
Informed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance, safeguarding frameworks, and mental health best practice.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this online dual diagnosis course important?

Dual diagnosis is complex and high-risk. This online course helps professionals understand co-existing mental health and substance misuse, enabling safer, person-centred support and improved outcomes.

Who should take this dual diagnosis e-learning course?

This e-learning course is suitable for health and social care professionals, support workers, and anyone involved in supporting individuals with mental health and substance misuse needs.

What will I learn in this dual diagnosis eLearning course?

This eLearning course helps learners identify dual diagnosis, understand its causes and symptoms, recognise associated risks, apply safeguarding principles, and support individuals using person-centred approaches.

How do I log on to the eLearning platform?

After purchasing a course, you'll receive an email with your login details and a platform access link to ComplyPlus? LMS (optimised for Google Chrome). Your email address will serve as your fixed username. To avoid access issues, ensure your purchase information is accurate and up to date.

I haven't received my login details. What should I do?

Your login details are emailed automatically right after purchase. Please check your Spam or Junk folder, as some email providers (like Google or Yahoo) may direct them there.

How do I download my certificate(s)?

Once you have successfully completed the end-of-course assessment with a passing score, your certificate will be made available online on ComplyPlus? LMS . It is issued in a quality-assured PDF format and can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Once available, you can:

Download the certificate directly to your device
Save a digital copy for your records
Print a physical copy if needed.

No physical copy will be mailed, as all certificates are issued electronically for convenience and instant access.

Can I request name changes on certificates?

Learners are not allowed to change their names directly in the LMS. This is to ensure that the name reflected on the certificate belongs to the actual individual who completed the course and to prevent the risk of name forgery or transferring certificates to others.

If you need to request a name change, please contact our Support Team by submitting your concern through this form. Kindly include a clear reason for the change and any supporting documentation required for verification.

Do you give discounts for bulk purchases?

Yes, we offer competitive volume discounts for organisations enrolling multiple candidates in any of our online training courses. To view our current volume discount options, click here.

Login steps

If you are a New User, check the email you provided for the login instructions
If they are not in your Inbox, please check your Junk/Spam folder
Follow the instructions provided and proceed to the LMS
If you are an Existing User, proceed to your account
If you cannot remember your account password, click here
If you bought 1 license, you can either assign the course to yourself or another person once you log in
If you bought 2 or more licenses of the same course, a group account will be automatically created so you can add and monitor your learners.

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Dual Diagnosis What would you recommend to improve the course? more exercises What did you like most about the course? the graphics Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

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