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2.15 | UNDERSTANDING DRUGS - Medicinal cannabis

 

MODULE NAME:Medicinal Cannabis
MODULE CODE:L2.15 - 1
COURSE NAME:UNDERSTANDING DRUGS
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 2 - Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCE:All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB Workers
MODULE TYPE:Core
MODULE AIM:The aim of this module is to equip workers with a basic understanding of medicinal cannabis
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

  • describe the different forms of medicinal cannabis products that may be prescribed in Queensland, and their effects
  • identify conditions that may make medicinal cannabis unsuitable
  • describe harm reduction strategies for using medicinal cannabis
  • identify an overdose of medicinal cannabis
  • describe discontinuation symptoms and how to safely cease use of medicinal cannabis. 
LENGTH:45 minutes
CPD:This module may contribute towards 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:October 2023