Approved Training
Guide to Harm Reduction
Overview
- Learning Objectives:
- Define harm reduction as it is used in engaging people who use drugs into services and support.
- List a minimum of four benefits of harm reduction for the individual and/or community. List a minimum of four benefits of harm reduction for the individual and/or community.
- Discuss the history of harm reduction and where it fits today in the continuum of SUD treatment and recovery. Discuss the history of harm reduction and where it fits today in the continuum of SUD treatment and recovery.
- Identify the principles and philosophy of harm reduction and examples of harm reduction tools and services. Identify the principles and philosophy of harm reduction and examples of harm reduction tools and services.
- Recognize an effective Harm Reduction practice in contrast to a practice which does not apply harm reduction principles to the services / tools.
Training Hours by Domain
Advocacy
1.50 hrs
Recovery / Wellness
1.50 hrs
Total Hours
3.00
Applies to Certifications
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)