Program Overview

Responding to Problem Gambling - Continuing Professional Development

Course Fact File

• Code: CCPDPG
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• Qualifications: Cert
• NFQ Level: Level 8
• NFQ Award Title: Special Purpose Award
• Fees: €800
• Closing Date: 29 August 2025
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Venue: Online
• Start Date: September 2025

Course Outline

The Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in Responding to Problem Gambling is specifically designed to equip a wide range of addiction counsellor/psychotherapists, drug and alcohol treatment professionals, mental health and social care professionals and volunteers with the knowledge and skills to help and support those affected by problem gambling in Ireland.

Course Practicalities

This course provides an exciting prospect for addiction counsellors / psychotherapists to undertake a Certificate in Continuing Professional Development. This course has been designed to upskill addiction counsellors in the treatment of gambling addiction.

Why Choose This Course

The Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in Responding to Problem Gambling programme will provide professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for specialist problem gambling interventions.

Requirements

• Candidates should be at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application.
• Have a minimum Level 7 qualification in addiction counselling/psychotherapy.
• Hold appropriate Accreditation by the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI) or equivalent Accrediting Bodies.

Fees and Costs

• General Applicants: €800

How To Apply

• UCC identifies the following technical requirements checklist for students:
• You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer running a modern supported operating system with all software updates.
• Some of UCC’s services (e.g. the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment) also have mobile apps for iOS and Android Devices that you may wish to use as part of your studies.
• You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser.
• We recommend a reliable broadband connection with at least 2Mbps or more.
• You will require an Office suite of software (Microsoft Office or equivalent) and a PDF reader.

Modules

• SS5808: Understanding Problem Gambling, Harmful Gambling and Gambling Disorders
• SS5809: Assessing and Responding to Problem Gambling

Skills and Careers Information

This programme will meet the annual continuing professional development requirements of the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI) and the Irish Association of Counsellors and psychotherapists with 30 CPD points allocated.