Working with drug users to reduce drug related harms module (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