In this training, you will learn about the concept of “harm reduction” and how you can use this approach to help a person manage the risks and potential harm of continued drug use.
Description
A person who uses illegal drugs or misuses legal drugs may find it difficult to stop. Also, they may not be ready to stop using, this can present a challenge when providing care. In this training, you will learn about the concept of “harm reduction” and how you can use this approach to help a person manage the risks and potential harm of continued drug use. You will come away with practical strategies for navigating the challenges of providing care to a person who may be misusing substance(s) or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- · Recognize what harm reduction practices look like??
- · Use strategies to help minimize the risks from the individual continuing to use drugs and of harming themselves or others?
- · Provide care with compassion and avoid language that stigmatizing?
This is course #2066 in IHSS Career Pathways and CalGrows. It is part of the Cognitive Impairment and Behavioral Health Pathway, which is a specialized pathway. It is eligible for the Career Builder incentive from CalGrows.
Please note: Each class can only be taken once. Registrations for additional sessions of the same course are not eligible for payment of training time or incentives and may be deleted. If you wish to change your registration to a different time or date, please cancel your reservation in the User Portal after registering for the new session. If you need help, please contact CareerPathwaysInfo@HomebridgeCA.org.
