Hidden Harm: The Impact of Parental Alcohol and Other Drug Use on Children
This program equips professionals working with parents, children, and families to recognize and respond to the impact of parental substance use.

Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Recognize the signs and impact of parental substance use on children.
- Understand the roles of HSE, Tusla, and community services in addressing hidden harm.
- Apply best practices from the HSE/Tusla Practice Guide to real-life scenarios.
- Develop effective strategies to support children and families experiencing hidden harm.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and support.
- Evaluate the long-term impact of interventions on affected children and families.


Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Recognize the signs and impact of parental substance use on children.
- Understand the roles of HSE, Tusla, and community services in addressing hidden harm.
- Apply best practices from the HSE/Tusla Practice Guide to real-life scenarios.
- Develop effective strategies to support children and families experiencing hidden harm.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and support.
- Evaluate the long-term impact of interventions on affected children and families.


Modules
- Impact of Hidden Harm
- The Voice of the Parent
- Working Together
- Hidden Harm in Practice
- Summary





Top reviews
No reviews yet.
You May Also Like
Come and Work
with Us!
Join us as a healthcare trainer providing practical sessions to professionals and workers.
Apply for Trainer RoleIn-Person Practical
Healthcare Training
Enroll in our accredited, hands-on practical training sessions to deliver better patientcentred care.
Apply for TrainingRefer &
Earn Rewards.
Invite healthcare professionals to join Care Learning and earn rewards for every successful referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers the impact of parental alcohol and drug use on children, recognising hidden harm, understanding risk factors, and practical strategies for supporting affected children and families.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.
To register, log in or sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are new, you can create an account at care-learning.com.
This course is suitable for professionals working with children and families, including staff in HSE, Tusla, and community or voluntary services.
.jpg)

.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)