Drugs & Bugs - An Introduction to Bacterial Infection & Drug Use

Introduction

The training will give a brief overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks.  It gives participants the opportunity to explore harm reduction information relevant to bacterial infection.  The training will provide an overview of the main signs and symptoms which practitioners should be aware of and will encourage participants to think about and develop a response relevant to their services.

Knowledge of drugs and experience of working with people who use drugs is an advantage but not essential for this training.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate increased knowledge in the area of bacterial infection.
  • Demonstrate increased confidence to deliver harm reduction information to people who use drugs.
  • Recognise symptoms of infection and respond effectively.
  • Contribute to the development of an effective response to potential outbreaks which can be implemented in their service.

Event Properties

Start Date 27-01-2020
Start Time 10:00 am
End Date 27-01-2020
End Time 1:00 pm
Available places 5
Individual Price Free
Event Type Core Skills
Local Authority Area Moray
Event Status 1
Location
The Inkwell, Elgin Youth Cafe
Francis Place, Elgin, IV30 1LQ, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Inkwell, Elgin Youth Cafe

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