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3.11 | UNDERSTANDING DRUGS - Cocaine

 

MODULE NAME:Cocaine
MODULE CODE:L3.11 -6
COURSE NAME:UNDERSTANDING OTHER DRUGS
LEARNING LEVEL:All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
TARGET AUDIENCE:Any worker with an interest in this topic.
MODULE TYPE:Elective
MODULE AIM:The aim of this module is to equip workers with a basic understanding of cocaine.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

  • describe cocaine, including its history, rates of use, forms, weights, measures and costs
  • describe why people use cocaine, the route of administration, its effects and possible harms
  • communicate cocaine specific harm reduction strategies
  • implement strategies and techniques to manage someone who has overdosed on cocaine.
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:July 2023