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1.04 | UNDERSTANDING DRUGS: THE BASICS - Opioids

MODULE NAME:Opioids
MODULE CODE:L1.4 -3/5
COURSE NAME:UNDERSTANDING DRUGS: THE BASICS
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 1 - Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCE:All AOD and Mental Health and SEWB workers  
MODULE TYPE:Core
MODULE AIM:The aim of this module is to equip workers with a basic understanding of opioids.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

  • describe opioids, including its history, rates of use, forms, weights, measures and costs,
  • describe why people use opioids, route of administration, its effects and harms and features of opioid dependence,
  • communicate opioid-specific harm reduction strategies,
  • implement strategies and techniques to manage someone who has overdosed on opioids.
LENGTH:30 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.
LAST UPDATED:February 2023