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SUMMARY:Understanding Stigma: Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice (Online Scotland Wide)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator led course will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the impact of stigma on people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall language which de-stigmatises people affected by substance use \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how stigma and discrimination impact on the quality and effectiveness of service delivery   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify institutional and structural stigma attached to people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use. \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/template-understanding-stigma-promoting-inclusive-attitudes-and-practice-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Understanding Stigma - Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/template-understanding-stigma-promoting-inclusive-attitudes-and-practice-online-scotland-wide/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260316T102500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T155810Z
UID:10000325-1779183000-1779208200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to those living and working in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n ​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction. \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness/
LOCATION:Scottish Drugs Forum Office\, 91 Mitchell Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3LN
CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260316T104536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T155438Z
UID:10000327-1779268500-1779283800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cannabis Awareness (Online GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP \n\n\n\nThis training is currently only available to those who work in Glasgow City.  If you are outwith this area please see our Training Calendar for available courses. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to allow participants to understand how to effectively respond to and engage with individuals who use cannabis/synthetic cannabinoids  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nGive an overview of the current trends with cannabis including synthetic cannabinoids  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the main effects and side effects of cannabis  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the typical presenting issues for problematic cannabis use  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall effective techniques for working with cannabis users including harm reduction  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level:  The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cannabis-awareness-online-glasgow/
CATEGORIES:Cannabis Awareness
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cannabis-awareness-online-glasgow/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260316T105425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T155329Z
UID:10000328-1779960600-1779985800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Trauma and Substance Use (glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.   \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of psychological trauma  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level  \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use/
LOCATION:Scottish Drugs Forum Office\, 91 Mitchell Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3LN
CATEGORIES:Trauma and Substance Use
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260219T141329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101012Z
UID:10000281-1780046100-1780061400@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course will enable workers to recognise risk factors\, high risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug related death.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nIdentify individual risk factors and high risk times for drug related death  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to engage and retain people in services  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify good practice to reduce drug related death \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-scotland-wide/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260316T110849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T124215Z
UID:10000329-1780564500-1780579800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Alcohol Awareness (Online glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nRecall the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the unit content for common drinks\, and low risk drinking guidelines ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify a range of reasons why people use alcohol   \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol related harm ​  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-3/
CATEGORIES:Alcohol Awareness
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260219T100939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101113Z
UID:10000279-1780910100-1780932600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Enhancing Core Communication Skills (Online\, Scotland Wide)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator led course allows for the opportunity to practice core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nObserve and debrief a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship \n\n\n\n\n\nPractise the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/enhancing-core-communication-skills-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Enhancing Core Communication Skills
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/enhancing-core-communication-skills-online-scotland-wide/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260316T112312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T155157Z
UID:10000330-1780911000-1780936200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n ​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction. \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-glasgow-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Drugs Forum Office\, 91 Mitchell Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3LN
CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260317T121124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T122403Z
UID:10000337-1781601300-1781616600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Benzodiazepine Awareness (Online GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to those living and working in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to benzodiazepines including street and unlicensed use in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nRecall the current and emerging trends with benzodiazepines including street and unlicensed benzodiazepines ​ \n\n\n\n\n\n​Identify the physical\, psychological and social effects of benzodiazepines​ \n\n\n\n\n\n​Understand the effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines including harm reduction ​ \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/benzodiazepine-awareness-online/
CATEGORIES:Benzodiazepine Awareness
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/benzodiazepine-awareness-online/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260429T103546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T112009Z
UID:10000360-1781687700-1781703000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ketamine Awareness (Online WESTERN ISLES)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE WESTERN ISLES. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to explore key issues related to Ketamine use in Scotland\, including its effects and impacts. Increasing awareness of harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nRecall the current and emerging ketamine trends and polydrug use​ \n\n\n\n\n\n​Identify the physical and psychological effects and recognise the wider impact of ketamine.​ \n\n\n\n\n​Have an awareness of harm reduction and other support strategies  \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/ketamine-awareness-online-western-isles/
CATEGORIES:Ketamine Awareness
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/ketamine-awareness-online-western-isles/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260219T145325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101205Z
UID:10000283-1782292500-1782315000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Trauma and Substance Use (Online scotland wide)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.   \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of psychological trauma  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level  \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Trauma and Substance Use
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-online-scotland-wide/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260511T112124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T125344Z
UID:10000377-1782378900-1782394200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Principles of Harm Reduction (Online BORDERS)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE BORDERS.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will support an awareness of the main drug related harms and understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the principles of harm reduction and understand the background to them  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the range of harms caused by drug use and describe harms from specific substances  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify sources of support to reduce drug related harm\, in relation to signposting people who use your service   \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-borders/
CATEGORIES:Principles of Harm Reduction
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-borders/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260316T120629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T110709Z
UID:10000334-1782465300-1782480600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Cocaine and Psychostimulants (Online GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to Psychostimulant use including Cocaine in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use stimulants.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine\, amphetamines and MDMA.\n\n\n\nIdentify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.\n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-glasgow/
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Cocaine and Other Stimulants
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-glasgow/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260317T124138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T124152Z
UID:10000338-1782811800-1782837000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to those living and working in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n ​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction. \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-glasgow-3/
LOCATION:Scottish Drugs Forum Office\, 91 Mitchell Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3LN
CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260202T114907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T131321Z
UID:10000268-1785317400-1785330000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention\, Intervention\, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course explores naloxone and its role in reducing drug-related deaths\, followed by a reflective practice session around four weeks later to support embedding learning into practice.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an in-depth understanding of naloxone (injectable and intranasal)\, including its actions\, administration\, overdose response\, and basic life support.  \n\n\n\nAfter completing the training\, participants will be equipped to deliver naloxone awareness sessions and provide overdose prevention training to those at risk\, their families\, and wider services. It also supports staff to confidently supply naloxone under current legislation.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based overdose prevention and naloxone messages \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate an understanding of Scotland’s National Naloxone Programme \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify observable signs and symptoms of a depressant overdose and advise of the appropriate response accordingly \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide training and to supply (if applicable) take-home naloxone to people who use opioids or those likely to witness an overdose \n\n\n\n\n\nDeliver training in overdose prevention\, intervention and naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nProvide awareness sessions to other staff on overdose prevention/naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nBe confident and competent to supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or patient group direction in line with legislation \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-2/
CATEGORIES:Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260107T113528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T081736Z
UID:10000238-1787649300-1787671800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Enhancing Core Communication Skills (Online\, ORKNEY)
DESCRIPTION:This course is only available to those living and working within Orkney. If you are outwith this area please check our training calendar for other available courses. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course allows for the opportunity to practice core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nObserve and debrief a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship \n\n\n\n\n\nPractise the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/enhancing-core-communication-skills-online-orkney/
CATEGORIES:Enhancing Core Communication Skills
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/enhancing-core-communication-skills-online-orkney/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260202T115258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T131445Z
UID:10000269-1788341400-1788354000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention\, Intervention\, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course explores naloxone and its role in reducing drug-related deaths\, followed by a reflective practice session around four weeks later to support embedding learning into practice.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an in-depth understanding of naloxone (injectable and intranasal)\, including its actions\, administration\, overdose response\, and basic life support.  \n\n\n\nAfter completing the training\, participants will be equipped to deliver naloxone awareness sessions and provide overdose prevention training to those at risk\, their families\, and wider services. It also supports staff to confidently supply naloxone under current legislation.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based overdose prevention and naloxone messages \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate an understanding of Scotland’s National Naloxone Programme \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify observable signs and symptoms of a depressant overdose and advise of the appropriate response accordingly \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide training and to supply (if applicable) take-home naloxone to people who use opioids or those likely to witness an overdose \n\n\n\n\n\nDeliver training in overdose prevention\, intervention and naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nProvide awareness sessions to other staff on overdose prevention/naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nBe confident and competent to supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or patient group direction in line with legislation \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-3/
CATEGORIES:Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260429T132356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T130314Z
UID:10000364-1789032600-1789057800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n ​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction. \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-east-renfrewshire/
LOCATION:Eastwood Health and Care Centre\, Drumby Crescent\, Clarkston\, Glasgow\, G76 7HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260429T091246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T112135Z
UID:10000357-1789118100-1789133400@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (Online - WESTERN ISLES)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE WESTERN ISLES. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\n​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction.\n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-online-western-isles-2/
CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-online-western-isles-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260318T160342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T110700Z
UID:10000341-1789550100-1789565400@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Cocaine and Psychostimulants (Online dumfries and Galloway)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to Psychostimulant use including Cocaine in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use stimulants.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine\, amphetamines and MDMA.\n\n\n\nIdentify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.\n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-dumfries-and-galloway/
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Cocaine and Other Stimulants
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-dumfries-and-galloway/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260429T102349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T115457Z
UID:10000359-1791364500-1791379800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug Trends\, Risks and Harms (Online Western Isles)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE WESTERN ISLES.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will build confidence in specialist staff teams who are seeing changes in drug trends among the people they work with\, including increased risk of contamination of drug products or increased risk associated with powder/crack cocaine\, synthetic opioids and benzodiazepines* and how we can amend our engagement skills\, increase knowledge and gain confidence in our work \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/template-drug-trends-risks-and-harms-online-western-isles/
CATEGORIES:Drug Trends
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/template-drug-trends-risks-and-harms-online-western-isles/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260320T102635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T130551Z
UID:10000342-1791451800-1791477000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Stigma: Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE SESSIONS. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the impact of stigma on people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall language which de-stigmatises people affected by substance use \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how stigma and discrimination impact on the quality and effectiveness of service delivery   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify institutional and structural stigma attached to people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use. \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/understanding-stigma-promoting-inclusive-attitudes-and-practice-2/
LOCATION:Eastwood Health and Care Centre\, Drumby Crescent\, Clarkston\, Glasgow\, G76 7HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Understanding Stigma - Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260429T142742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T125207Z
UID:10000370-1793092500-1793194200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Everyone Has a Story - Children Affected by Parental Substance Use (Online borders)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN SCOTTISH BORERS.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator course is to support practitioners to listen and respond effectively and appropriately to children affected by parental substance use.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the impact of parental substance use on children  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the child’s change cycle in parental use and recovery  \n\n\n\n\n\nPractise the assessment of risk for children affected by parental substance use  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to actively engage and hear young people’s stories \n\n\n\n\nSkilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/everyone-has-a-story-children-affected-by-parental-substance-use-online-borders/
CATEGORIES:Everyone Has a Story - Children Affected by Parental Substance Use
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/everyone-has-a-story-children-affected-by-parental-substance-use-online-borders/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260514T100802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T141513Z
UID:10000390-1793265300-1793287800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Trauma and Substance Use (Online TRAINEESHIP)
DESCRIPTION:BESPOKE SESSION FOR NATIONAL TRAINEESHIP \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.     \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of psychological trauma  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level  \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-online-traineeship-3/
CATEGORIES:Trauma and Substance Use
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-online-traineeship-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260320T104248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T130420Z
UID:10000343-1793957400-1793982600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Trauma and Substance Use (east renfrewshire)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE WORKING AND LIVING IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.   \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of psychological trauma  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level  \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-east-renfrewshire/
LOCATION:Eastwood Health and Care Centre\, Drumby Crescent\, Clarkston\, Glasgow\, G76 7HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trauma and Substance Use
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260429T132801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T130205Z
UID:10000365-1794216600-1794241800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Stigma: Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the impact of stigma on people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall language which de-stigmatises people affected by substance use \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how stigma and discrimination impact on the quality and effectiveness of service delivery   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify institutional and structural stigma attached to people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use. \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/understanding-stigma-promoting-inclusive-attitudes-and-practice-east-renfrewshire/
LOCATION:Eastwood Health and Care Centre\, Drumby Crescent\, Clarkston\, Glasgow\, G76 7HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Understanding Stigma - Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260429T113441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T115652Z
UID:10000361-1794474900-1794490200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mental Health and Substance Use (Online western isles)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE WESTERN ISLES.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE  OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to supporting mental health and substance use in Scotland.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\n​Recall the prevalence of people with co-existing substance use and mental health issues  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the relationship between mental health and substance use  \n\n\n\n\n\nGain an overview of common mental health conditions   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the impact of stigma in relation to drug use and mental health   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to support and signpost people affected by mental health and substance use   \n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of self-care when working in a support setting  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/mental-health-and-substance-use-online-western-isles/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health and Substance Use
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/mental-health-and-substance-use-online-western-isles/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260115T161244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T152058Z
UID:10000257-1794906900-1794922200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cocaine and Psychostimulants (Online\, Dumfries and Galloway)
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRAINING IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR FOR AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to Psychostimulant use including Cocaine in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use stimulants.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine\, amphetamines and MDMA.\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.\n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment. 
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cocaine-and-psychostimulants-online-dumfries-galloway-2/
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Cocaine and Other Stimulants
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cocaine-and-psychostimulants-online-dumfries-galloway-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260202T115711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T131829Z
UID:10000270-1794994200-1795006800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention\, Intervention\, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course explores naloxone and its role in reducing drug-related deaths\, followed by a reflective practice session around four weeks later to support embedding learning into practice.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an in-depth understanding of naloxone (injectable and intranasal)\, including its actions\, administration\, overdose response\, and basic life support.  \n\n\n\nAfter completing the training\, participants will be equipped to deliver naloxone awareness sessions and provide overdose prevention training to those at risk\, their families\, and wider services. It also supports staff to confidently supply naloxone under current legislation.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based overdose prevention and naloxone messages \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate an understanding of Scotland’s National Naloxone Programme \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify observable signs and symptoms of a depressant overdose and advise of the appropriate response accordingly \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide training and to supply (if applicable) take-home naloxone to people who use opioids or those likely to witness an overdose \n\n\n\n\n\nDeliver training in overdose prevention\, intervention and naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nProvide awareness sessions to other staff on overdose prevention/naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nBe confident and competent to supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or patient group direction in line with legislation \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-4/
CATEGORIES:Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T100227
CREATED:20260304T102615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T132126Z
UID:10000313-1796203800-1796216400@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention\, Intervention\, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course explores naloxone and its role in reducing drug-related deaths\, followed by a reflective practice session around four weeks later to support embedding learning into practice.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an in-depth understanding of naloxone (injectable and intranasal)\, including its actions\, administration\, overdose response\, and basic life support.  \n\n\n\nAfter completing the training\, participants will be equipped to deliver naloxone awareness sessions and provide overdose prevention training to those at risk\, their families\, and wider services. It also supports staff to confidently supply naloxone under current legislation.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based overdose prevention and naloxone messages \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate an understanding of Scotland’s National Naloxone Programme \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify observable signs and symptoms of a depressant overdose and advise of the appropriate response accordingly \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide training and to supply (if applicable) take-home naloxone to people who use opioids or those likely to witness an overdose \n\n\n\n\n\nDeliver training in overdose prevention\, intervention and naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nProvide awareness sessions to other staff on overdose prevention/naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nBe confident and competent to supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or patient group direction in line with legislation \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-5/
CATEGORIES:Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-5/
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