Harm Reduction
This asynchronous online course has 4 modules and a final quiz. The modules are:
- Harm Reduction Basics
- Health Impacts of Stigma and Substance Use
- Harm Reduction Tools and Supplies
- Service Delivery
Overall Learning Objectives: By the end of of the course, learners will be able to:
Define harm reduction
Explain the impacts of stigma and substance use on health
Identify and handle harm reduction supplies
Describe harm reduction services
| 3 hours | |
| 13040 | |
Open to all VCH staff, physicians, volunteers, contractors and affiliated agencies |
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Please note: This course explores sensitive topics including substance use, addiction, toxic drug poisonings, discrimination and stigma. Module 3 includes images, animation and descriptions of safer substance use supplies. We recognize these can be distressing for some. Please take care while going through this course, and connect with your manager or with the VCH Employee and Family Assistance Program at 1-833-533-1577 for support. |
Contact Information
Levine, Sarah