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 |
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