Course Guide

Course Topics

HLTH 4511: Introduction to Problematic Substance Use and its Prevention and Treatment includes the following 12 lessons:

  • Lesson 1: Self-Recognition of One’s Own Attitudes and Beliefs About Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders

  • Lesson 2: Understanding the Biology of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders

  • Lesson 3: Psychological Determinants of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders

  • Lesson 4: Understanding the Social Risk and Protective Factors in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders

  • Lesson 5: Evidence-Based Practice in the Substance Use Workforce: Developing Skills for Finding the Best Evidence

  • Lesson 6: Evidence-Based Practice in the Substance Use Workforce: Developing Skills for Critically Appraising and Applying the Best Evidence

  • Lesson 7: Established and Innovative Approaches for the Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders: What Should We Be Aiming for in the Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use Disorders?

  • Lesson 8: Effectiveness of Interventions used in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

  • Lesson 9: Interventions Used in the Prevention of Substance Use

  • Lesson 10: Introduction to Stigma and its Impact on the Delivery of Care

  • Lesson 11: Strategies to Reduce the Stigma of Substance Use

  • Lesson 12: Diversity within Canada’s Substance Use Workforce—The Need for Interprofessional Collaboration

HLTH 4511: Introduction to Problematic Substance Use and its Prevention and Treatment is a web-based course that provides opportunities to apply your learning in relevant real-world contexts. Working through these activities will help you to meet the course learning outcomes and successfully complete your assessments.