Course in Addictions: Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation from a Multidisciplinary Perspective

The Course Addictions: Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation from a Multidisciplinary Perspective is an advanced training course, not a first- or second-level master, offered by the Department of Human and Social Sciences of the University of Bergamo. It includes classroom lessons, remote sessions, project work, shadowing of experienced practitioners and a final exam, and addresses the clinical and social aspects with a broad vision that includes primary prevention. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The format is weekend, in person and remote, with lessons every two weeks, mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, in Bergamo. The course lasts 375 hours, is worth 15 credits and costs 1,500 euros. The language is Italian. The start date indicated is June 25, 2027, a future date. Shadowing of experienced practitioners is included.

The aim is to train professionals able to intervene in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of addictions, with integrated skills and the ability to recognise the signs of addiction. Nine related professions are listed, including professional educator, clinical psychologist and rehabilitation technician. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.