An introduction to the issues surrounding injecting drugs and how staff in relevant roles can deal safely with relevant finds including the accompanying paraphernalia.
What Will I Learn?
Be aware of the prevalence of illicit drug use
Be aware of problems with identification of drugs
Be aware of blood borne viruses
Be aware of guidance on needle stick injury
Be aware of guidance on encountering drug related activity
This is a virtual course delivered over zoom and the link is provided in the ‘description’ section.
You will be sent a reminder with joining instructions prior to the course.
Once you have attended the course you will need to return to this page and select 'complete course' to fill in a short course evaluation form, which will release your certificate of completion.