FARR Training Academy  

Who

The dedicated FARR Training Academy was established in 2008, funded by ARA (Industry Association for Responsible for Responsible Alcohol use). During 2009 the administration continued to be funded by ARA (Industry Association for Responsible for Responsible Alcohol use). The Academy offers SAQA-aligned comprehensive training workshops and programmes focusing on Substance Abuse and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

The FARR Training Academy is has been granted full accreditation with the Health and Welfare SETA since 2010. 

The Professional training course is registered and is accredited with Continued Professional Development (CPD) points with the Health Professions Council for South Africa and the South African Council for Social Service Professions. All professionals receive CPD points after completing a training course with FARR Training Academy.

Objectives  

1. raise awareness on substance abuse and its effects,
2. raise awareness about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders,
3. build capacity of health care providers, teachers, social workers, undergraduate students and other relevant stakeholders to identify women at risk and offer suitable interventions to stop alcohol usage in pregnancy, and make appropriate referrals for diagnosis, and offer comprehensive management.
4. build capacity pertaining to early identification, prevention and management of people with FASD. 

Who should be trained

FARR Training Academy offers courses to a variety of stakeholders including:

o        General public

    (parents/caregivers, home-based carers)

o        Undergraduate students

o        School teachers, social workers, therapists, nurses and doctors at primary care level

o        Specialised professionals – teachers for children with special needs

o        Medical specialists

Courses Offered

·         The ideal duration for each workshop is reflected. The duration can however be adapted to suit the needs of the client.

 In addition: We offer information sessions and presentations according to your needs

Interested?

If you are interested, for more information about the Training Academy or any enquiries related to training please contact Leana Olivier or Yumna Martin at the FARR office.

•          Tel:      021 686 2646

•          Fax:     021 685 7034

•          E-mail: lo@farrsa.org.za or ym@farrsa.org.za 

•          Website: www.farr-sa.co.za  

Training conducted

Since August 2008, FARR Training Academy has trained a total of 616 learners from various sectors such as Department of Health, Department of Social Development and various other NGO’s and organisations.

Training conducted in 2009, included educators, social workers, social auxiliary workers, nurses, therapists, health promoters and volunteers. 2010 focused on health promoters and educators requiring special skills to deal with FASD affected learners. Various presentations on FASD have been conducted to various sectors such as government sector, NGO’s, Faith-based organizations and the private sector.

Please do not hesitate to contact FARR training academy if you are interested in a Substance abuse and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) course.

Contact Information

Telephone:  +27 (0) 21  686 2645 /6/7

Fax:  +27 (0) 21  685-7034

Postal address

Electronic mail

CEO : Leana Olivier

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