Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
Alcohol-related brain damage training helps your team recognise, understand and respond to the condition, in line with UK legislation, NICE and SIGN guidance and best practice. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Recognise, understand and respond to alcohol-related brain damage
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain what alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is, and its scale and causes in the UK
- Describe Korsakoff’s syndrome and Wernicke’s encephalopathy, including symptoms and treatment
- Explain alcoholic dementia and how it differs from Alzheimer’s disease
- Describe how ARBD is treated, including detoxification, medication and likely outcomes
- Apply good practice when caring for someone with ARBD, from admission to daily support
- Identify the UK legislation and guidance that governs capacity, consent and protection
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Understanding ARBD
- What is alcohol-related brain damage?
- Statistics
- Causes of ARBD
- Who is at risk?
- Symptoms of ARBD
Wernicke’s encephalopathy
- What is Wernicke’s encephalopathy?
- Wernicke’s: symptoms
- Wernicke’s: treatment and outlook
Korsakoff’s syndrome
- What is Korsakoff’s syndrome?
- Korsakoff’s: symptoms
- Korsakoff’s: causes
- Korsakoff’s: treatment
Alcoholic dementia
- Alcoholic dementia: causes
- Alcoholic dementia: symptoms
- Alcoholic dementia: treatment
- ARBD is not dementia
Treatment of alcohol-related brain damage
- Treatment: detoxification
- Treatment: medication
- Treatment: prognosis
- Treatment: complications
Caring for those with alcohol-related brain damage
- Caring: arrivals
- Caring: nutrition and hydration
- Caring: abstinence
- Caring: memory loss
- Caring: daily tasks
- Caring: mental capacity
Legislation, guidance and reporting
- NICE and SIGN guidance
- Reporting, recording & escalating concerns
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These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Alcohol-Related Brain Damage course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Alcohol-Related Brain Damage training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.