DFT Blackburn - Drugs Awareness (Seminar 1) (NW140905FBP)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDFT Blackburn Scheme
DescriptionAn introduction to drug awareness issues for dentists
Additional information

LEARNING OUTCOME

  • Consider how drugs are defined and classified according to their primary effects within the central nervous system
  • Observe and identify a range of commonly misused substances by their appearance, effects and potential harms
  • Reflect on why people may misuse substances and the different stages of drug use which can be observed
  • Consider approaches to reduce the potential for harm and signpost when appropriate to specialist services in the community
VenueRoyal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn - Lancashire  View details
Date & timeFriday 5 September 2014, 13:30 to 17:00
LecturerJohn Smith  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Foundation Trainee

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleWorkshop
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours2:30
CostNo charge
Aims

To increase awareness of dentists relating substances commonly misused by their effects, legal position and appearance.

Objectives
  • General definitions and classifications of illicit substances
  • The identification of substances by appearance, effects and potential harms
  • Factors which drive drug use and levels of drug use which can be observed within a population
  • Simple interventions to reduce drug related harm including signposting to appropriate specialist services in the community