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1.01 | AOD ESSENTIALS - Challenging stigma

MODULE NAME:Challenging stigma
MODULE CODE:L1.1 -4/4
COURSE NAME:AOD ESSENTIALS 
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 1 - Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCE:All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers  
MODULE TYPE:Core
MODULE AIM:The aim of this module is explore the impact of stigma and discrimination as is applies to substance use, including ways it can be challenged in the workplace.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • describe with accuracy the concepts of stigma and discrimination
  • describe both the drivers and impact of stigmas and discrimination on people who use substances
  • utilise best practice, non-stigmatising language and concepts when speaking with or about people who use substances.
LENGTH:45 minutes
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module.
REFERENCE LIST:The full reference list for this module is available on request
SUGGESTED CITATION:Insight Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. AOD Essentials: Challenging Stigma. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2024. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION:This resource is licensed under Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0). This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. It allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, even for commercial purposes.
LAST UPDATED:March 2025
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK:Insight modules undergo a minor review every 2 years, and a major review every 4 years. All evaluation responses are carefully considered during these reviews.  If you have significant or urgent feedback, please email us directly at: insight@health.qld.gov.au