Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
2026-12-02 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-5/
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.

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of naloxone (injectable and intranasal), including its actions, administration, overdose response, and basic life support.

After 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.

Course objectives:

Describe evidence-based overdose prevention and naloxone messages

Demonstrate an understanding of Scotland’s National Naloxone Programme

Identify observable signs and symptoms of a depressant overdose and advise of the appropriate response accordingly

Demonstrate 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

Deliver training in overdose prevention, intervention and naloxone

Provide awareness sessions to other staff on overdose prevention/naloxone

Be confident and competent to supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or patient group direction in line with legislation

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.

Please 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.

Principles of Harm Reduction (Online WESTERN ISLES)
2026-12-08 09:15 - 13:30 | https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-western-isles/
This facilitator led course will support an awareness of the main drug related harms and understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction.

Course objectives:

Define the principles of harm reduction and understand the background to them

Recall the range of harms caused by drug use and describe harms from specific substances

Identify sources of support to reduce drug related harm, in relation to signposting people who use your service

Informed 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.

Please 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.

Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths (Online WESTERN ISLES)
2027-01-19 09:15 - 13:30 | https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-western-isles-2/
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.

This facilitator course will enable workers to recognise risk factors, high risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug related death.

Course objectives:

Identify individual risk factors and high risk times for drug related death

Identify ways to engage and retain people in services

Identify good practice to reduce drug related death

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.

Please 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.

Trauma and Substance Use (ORKNEY)
2027-01-21 09:30 - 16:30 | The Balfour Hospital, The Balfour Hospital - Brodgar B Training Room, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, KW15 1NZ
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.

This facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.

Course objectives:

Define the concept of psychological trauma

Describe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact

Identify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level

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.

Please 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.

Enhancing Core Communication Skills (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
2027-01-26 09:15 - 16:30 | East Renfrewshire Council, 211 Main Street, Barrhead, G78 1SY, United Kingdom
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.

This facilitator led course allows for the opportunity to practice core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.

Course objectives:

Observe and debrief a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship

Practise the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills

Informed 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.

Please 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.

Introduction to Cocaine and Other Stimulants (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
2027-04-01 09:30 - 16:30 | Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Drumby Crescent, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7HN, United Kingdom
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.

This 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.

Course objectives:

Discuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.

Discuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine, amphetamines and MDMA.

Identify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.

Informed 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.

Please 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.

Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
2027-06-03 09:30 - 16:30 | East Renfrewshire Council, 211 Main Street, Barrhead, G78 1SY, United Kingdom
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.

This facilitator course will enable workers to recognise risk factors, high risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug related death.

Course objectives:

Identify individual risk factors and high risk times for drug related death

Identify ways to engage and retain people in services

Identify good practice to reduce drug related death

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.

Please 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.
