Course overview
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of harm reduction principles, exploring its historical context, significance in public health, and practical applications in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re an individual seeking personal harm reduction strategies or a professional working in drug-related environments, this course offers essential knowledge and skills.
What you’ll learn
- Understand harm reduction principles and historical evolution
- Analyse drug use trends, risks, and impacts
- Learn about drug testing, key tips, and polydrug use risks
- Explore its impact on harm reduction and mitigation strategies
- Understand core concepts and heart rate management
- Explore core concepts and stacking risks
- Understand core concepts, environmental impact, and prescription drugs
- Learn about legislative changes, THC/CBD, and consumption methods.
- Explore initiatives like drug consumption rooms and needle exchange programs
- Understand legal aspects, possession, supply, and accessing help
- Recognise overdose signs and emergency response procedures
- Learn communication and collaboration techniques
- Identify available services, referral processes, and expectations
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, you should have acquired the necessary knowledge which will enable you to:
- Demonstrate understanding of harm reduction principles and their applications.
- Summarize the historical evolution and significance of harm reduction in global contexts.
- Evaluate the various strategies and interventions for harm reduction in drug-related scenarios.
- Apply harm reduction principles to assess and mitigate risks associated with drug use.
- Recognize the importance of context (Drug, Set, and Setting model) in harm reduction efforts.
- Implement harm reduction strategies specific to stimulants, depressants, opiates, and cannabis.
- Navigate legal frameworks surrounding drug use, possession, and accessing support.
- Identify signs of overdose and effectively respond in emergency situations.
- Foster positive dialog and engagement while collaborating with individuals seeking harm reduction support.
- Utilise available services and support networks, referring individuals appropriately and understanding expectations.
