Cultural Understandings of Substance Use

Cultural Understandings of Substance Use

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Course Overview

This training introduces first responders and frontline providers to the role of cultural competency in substance use care, with a focus on naloxone leave-behind programs and therapeutic reconciliation. Participants will explore how cultural beliefs, values, and practices influence substance use patterns, perceptions, and engagement with services. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, the course emphasizes respectful, empathetic approaches to care that honor cultural diversity, reduce stigma, and foster healing. By the end of the session, learners will be equipped to build trust, tailor interventions, and serve as compassionate bridges to recovery across diverse communities.

Course Content

Credits

1.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
1.00 hour
Released
Jun 6, 2025
Last Review
Jun 6, 2025
Expires
Jun 6, 2028

Objectives

  1. Explain how cultural beliefs and social contexts influence substance use behaviors, risk factors, and perceptions across diverse populations.

  2. Demonstrate how to apply cultural competency principles when implementing naloxone leave-behind programs to foster trust and reduce stigma.

  3. Apply strategies from therapeutic reconciliation and cultural humility to improve communication, build rapport, and support recovery-oriented care in field encounters.

Target Audience

Prehospital Responders

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Ansley Mason

Disclosure

Ansley Mason discloses no such relationships exist

Accreditation

N/A