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HLTH 437 Seminar on Harm Reduction Units: 3.00
Covers the philosophy, history, implementation, and efficacy of interventions that aim to reduce adverse consequences of legal and illegal drug use, without a focus on drug use abstinence. Examples are drawn from Canada and worldwide. Also covers the application of harm reduction to other public health domains such as gambling and sex work.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Seminar, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in a HLTH Specialization, Major, Joint Honours, or KINE Plan and HLTH 237/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the philosophy of harm reduction.
- Describe the history of harm reduction.
- Critique interventions using harm reduction principles.
- Demonstrate improved research, writing, and critical thinking skills.