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1.04 | UNDERSTANDING DRUGS: THE BASICS - Nicotine vaping products

MODULE NAME:Nicotine vaping products
MODULE CODE:L1.4 - 6/7
COURSE NAME:UNDERSTANDING DRUGS: THE BASICS
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 1 - Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCE:All workers  
MODULE TYPE:Core
MODULE AIM:The aim of this module is to equip workers with a basic understanding of nicotine vaping products (NVPs).
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • describe the differences between vaping devices and explain what is in nicotine e-liquids
  • explain the laws pertaining to NVPs in Australia and Queensland
  • broadly explain prevalence of use in Australia
  • describe the effects of NVPs dependence and withdrawal features, harms, and benefits. 
  • explain specific harm reduction strategies for NVP use.
LENGTH:45 minutes
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:The full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATION:Insight Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. Understanding drugs. Understanding benzodiazepines. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2024. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION:This resource is licensed under Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0). This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. It allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, even for commercial purposes.
LAST UPDATED:November 2024