Foundations of Substance Use Care

Join this 2-hour introductory course designed for healthcare professionals who are looking to build their confidence in working with people who use substances. This is an ideal starting point if you have limited to no experience , want to strengthen your understanding of core concepts, or have questions about providing substance use care. This course focuses on foundational knowledge and is best suited for those who are new to this area of practice.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Gain a general understanding of different substance types, effects, and other essentials.
• Learn how to discuss substance use in a trauma-informed, non-judgmental way.
• Understand how stigma affects people who use substances, and ways to improve health outcomes.

Format & Delivery:
This 2hr virtual session is facilitated by a Nurse Educator and Peer Educator with lived/living experience.

Takeaways:

• Greater insight into the underlying factors and complex reasons behind substance use
• Practical strategies and resources for discussing substance use using non-judgmental, respectful language and active listening.
• Awareness of how stigma affects individuals who use substances and their access to healthcare

Session dates generally open a few months prior to the course date, so if you do not see a session date listed that works for you, please feel free to reach our team at RegionalAddictionProgram@vch.ca, or check back again at a later date.