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1.04 | UNDERSTANDING DRUGS: THE BASICS - Benzodiazepines

MODULE NAME:

Benzodiazepines

MODULE CODE:L1.4 - 5/5
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 benzodiazepines.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

  • describe benzodiazepines, including its history, rates of use, forms, weights, measures and costs,
  • describe why people use benzodiazepines, routes of administration, its effects and harms and features of benzodiazepines dependence,
  • communicate benzodiazepines-specific harm reduction strategies,
  • implement strategies and techniques to manage someone who is experiencing benzodiazepines intoxication.
LENGTH:

30 minutes

CPD:This module is not accredited for CPD points with any professional association.
LAST UPDATED:February 2023