Foundational Concepts of Working with People Who Use Substances and Their Care

This can be in person or virtually held, depending on the session date. This 2 hour class is co-Facilitated by Regional Addiction Program nurse educator(s), and people with lived and/or living experience with substance use. This course provides learners with skills and knowledge fundamental to providing patient-centered care to people uses substances.

Included in this session is:

• an introduction to Stigma in Health Care
• Substances 101
• Harm Reduction Philosophy