Alcohol and Other Drugs Course

Venue:

Debrief Rooms
ACU Clinical School Darlinghurst

Date details:

0830-1630hrs

30th May
25th July
5th September
14th November 2024

Closing date for event registrations: 1 week prior

Online registration and payment link:

Course overview:

An engaging workshop designed to increase knowledge of clinicians in relation to patients affected by alcohol and other drugs issues. You can also expect to develop skills in how to manage the issues that arise from intoxication and withdrawal.

Speakers:

A variety of alcohol and other drugs specialist nurses

Key topics:

On completion of this study day, it is anticipated that participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of opioids, benzodiazepines, nicotine, alcohol and stimulants, and their effects, withdrawal and treatments
- Utilise gained knowledge for safe and accurate assessment and clinical decision making
- Apply gained knowledge and skill when interacting with, and managing patients affected by alcohol and/or other drugs
- Connect the link between co-existing substance use & mental health (either personality disorders OR more generic issues – depending upon presenter)
- Discuss the stigma associated with substance use and its effect on a person

Who should attend:

This introductory workshop is designed for clinicians working in any clinical setting or want to increase their knowledge in relation to the care of people who use substances.

Course enquiries:

NEDC
Kate Rowley, Nurse Educator
Phone: 02 8382 2484
Email: svhs.nedc@svha.org.au

Pricing:

$175 + GST

Parking:

Participants are required to organise their own travel and parking arrangements.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellation provided up to 5 working days before the program a full refund will be issued.
Cancellation past the 5 working days and before 24 hours prior to the program half refund will be issued.
Cancellation with 24hrs prior to the program no refund is issued.
Cancellation should be in writing to SVHS.NEDC@svha.org.au

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney does not accept responsibility for any act or omission on the part of the Seminar/Conference/Event organiser/presenters. No liability is accepted for inaccuracy, misdescription, delay, damage, personal injury or death.

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