Insight - 2.03 | SCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS - Sex and drugs: Foundational concepts

MODULE NAME:	Sex and drugs: Foundational concepts
MODULE CODE:	L2.3 - SEX.1/3
COURSE NAME:	SCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTION
LEARNING LEVEL:	Level 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCE:	All AOD and Mental Health Workers
MODULE TYPE:	Core
MODULE AIM:	This module aims to increase the learner's knowledge and understanding of foundational concepts commonly used within the field of sexual health.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:	By the end of this module, learners will be able to: describe why it is important for workers to be equipped to respond to the sexual health needs of clients; discuss concepts relating to sexuality, gender, sexual health and wellbeing; describe the key models that outline the intersection between AOD use and sexual health; identify the key barriers preventing clients from accessing sexual health services, including the impact of stigma and discrimination; and utilise best-practice language and terminology when talking about sexual health.
LENGTH:	1 hour
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:	This module has been developed as a collaboration between Insight and the Communicable Diseases Branch (Department of Health) and is informed by the expertise of a range of dedicated and experienced health workers across government and non-government agencies. We especially acknowledge the time and expertise of the Sex, Drugs and Worker Roles Project Advisory Group in shaping and reviewing this module.
LAST UPDATED:	November 2022