Ketamine hydrochloride has a wide range of effects in humans including analgesia, anaesthesia, hallucinations, raised blood pressure and bronchodilation. It is primarily used for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia, usually in combination with some sedative drug.
Course description
A knowledge-based ketamine training course focuses on interventions, effects on health, psychiatric implications and effective treatment and support. The course covers;
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History of Ketamine.
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Different types & routes of use.
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How Ketamine works.
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Health.
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Psychiatric Issues.
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Current medical research.
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Treatment.
Aims and objectives
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Increase knowledge and awareness of the issues relating to Ketamine use.
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Increase knowledge of how Ketamine is used and the effects upon individual’s physiology and neurology.
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Understand the possible affects on health.
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Increase confidence in working with this client group.
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Increase competence in working with this client group.
Staff that will benefit from this training include:
Drug Workers & Managers, Social Workers, Health / Mental Health Workers, Nurses & GPs, Psychiatrist, Youth Workers, Anti-Social Behaviour Workers, Youth Offending Teams, Probation Staff, Prison Staff, Teachers, University Staff, Student Unions, Housing Workers, Community Wardens, Police Community Support Officers and Police Officers.
National occupational standards. Units covered and supported:
SFHAD1: Raise awareness about substances, their use, and effects.
SCDHSC3111: Promote equality and rights.
SFHAA1: Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists.
SCDHSC0027: Support individuals in their daily living.
PROHSS1: Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
SCDHSC0033: Develop your own knowledge and practice.
SCDHSC0233: Develop effective relationships with individuals.
