Working with drug users to reduce drug related harms module (NB30144)
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NB30144
SCQF Level 9
Target audience
Any health or social care practitioner (including drug workers)
Mode of delivery
The module is an online delivery, intended to be interactive and supportive, allowing students the opportunity to share ideas, knowledge and experience and to discuss and debate the causes and consequences of drug use. The discussions will be facilitated online, using synchronous and asynchronous approaches. It is anticipated that this approach will foster active learning amongst the student group.
Module overview
Knowledge and Understanding
1.Demonstrate theory-based understanding of drug use and people who use drugs.
2.Demonstrate understanding of the range of drug related harms and how they might be prevented/reduced
Subject specific practical and intellectual skills and attributes
3.Appraise evidence-based methods of preventing and reducing drug related harms amongst people who use drugs
4.Demonstrate appreciation of stigma and using non stigmatising language and approaches
Transferable, employability and enterprise skills and attributes
5.Demonstrate understanding of the roles of health and social care professionals in preventing drug related harms
6.Engage in reflective practice and provide non-judgemental support to people who use
Assessment strategy
Essay: Debate and appraise the evidence around harm reduction approaches for people who use drugs OR around the utility of non-stigmatising approaches to working with drug users. The essay should include reflection on how health and social care practice may provide an inclusive service for people who use drugs. (3000 words)
Module eligibility requirements
Any health or social care practitioner (including drug workers) educated to equivalent diploma or degree level
Module contact
For further information, please contact the School of Health Sciences
Telephone: +44(0)1382 388534
Email: healthsciences-postqualifying@dundee.ac.uk