PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING OR LIVING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA

AS A PREREQUISITE PLEASE COMPLETE THE E-LEARNING MODULE: 

DRUG AWARENESS - AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE

https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/online-learning/277-drug-awareness-an-introductory-course

This training will take place via the Microsoft Teams app.

Aim

This introductory half day training course aims to increase workers' knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to drug use in Scotland.

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING OR LIVING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA

THIS TRAINING SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE REMOTELY VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS

THERE IS NO PRE-COURSE E-LEARNING REQUIRED FOR THIS TRAINING

OVERVIEW

This on-line training course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland with specific reference to service provision in Glasgow.

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Discuss the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland.
• Recall the unit content for common drinks, and low risk drinking guidelines.
• Identify a range of reasons why people use alcohol.
• Discuss the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking.
•  Recall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol related harm.

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA

This session will take place via Microsoft Teams

Please note it is a prerequisite to complete the following e-learning module  prior to the training.

Potluck - An introduction to cannabis and synthetic varieties for front line workers

Learning objectives

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Give an overview of the current trends with cannabis including synthetic cannabinoids.
• Recall the main effects and side effects of cannabis.
• Identify the typical presenting issues for problematic cannabis use.
• Identify treatment options for dependent cannabis users.
• Recall effective techniques for working with cannabis users including harm reduction.

This training is funded by Scottish Government and is free to access for practitioners who work with people who use drugs or alcohol & who live or work in Scotland. 
If you are outwith these limits, please get in touch and we can discuss other options.

This is a 2 day course running  on 21st and 22nd January 2021 from  9:15 am until  1:30pm  on both days via Teams.  You must be able to attend on both days.

Please note.

Reflective listening skills are a core component of motivational interviewing practice, so we ask that delegates to this course have received training in, and are practiced in, forming and demonstrating these skills.   As a guide to skill level, the Enhancing Core Communication Skills course that we offer will bring delegates to the right level for this course.  You can book onto the Enhancing Core Communication Skills if you are needing to develop, refresh or update reflective listening skills.

Overview

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative and empowering method which can effectively influence change. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based method that has been evaluated in more than a thousand controlled clinical trials.

Aim

This introductory training aims to introduce the application of motivational interviewing skills and strategies to help people who present as ambivalent find and build their own motivation for change.

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING OR LIVING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA

AS A PREREQUISITE PLEASE COMPLETE THE E-LEARNING MODULE: 

DRUG AWARENESS - AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE

https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/online-learning/277-drug-awareness-an-introductory-course

This training will take place via the Microsoft Teams app.

Aim

This introductory half day training course aims to increase workers' knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to drug use in Scotland.

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING OR LIVING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA

THIS TRAINING SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE REMOTELY VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS

THERE IS NO PRE-COURSE E-LEARNING REQUIRED FOR THIS TRAINING

OVERVIEW

This on-line training course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland with specific reference to service provision in Glasgow.

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Discuss the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland.
• Recall the unit content for common drinks, and low risk drinking guidelines.
• Identify a range of reasons why people use alcohol.
• Discuss the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking.
•  Recall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol related harm.

This training is funded by Scottish Government and is free to access for practitioners who work with people who use drugs or alcohol and who live or work in Scotland. If you are out with these limits, please get in touch and we can discuss other options.

This session will take place via Microsoft Teams and due to  finishing at 3.30pm there will be a break in the morning, a 30min break for lunch and a break in the afternoon session.

Aim

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

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING OR LIVING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA

AS A PREREQUISITE PLEASE COMPLETE THE E-LEARNING MODULE: 

DRUG AWARENESS - AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE

https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/online-learning/277-drug-awareness-an-introductory-course

This training will take place via the Microsoft Teams app.

Aim

This introductory half day training course aims to increase workers' knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to drug use in Scotland.

THIS SESSION WILL BE HELD VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS

You may find it useful to complete the 'HIV: Preventable and Treatable' e-learning module before or after the training.  

https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/online-learning/1024-hiv-preventable-and-treatable

Aim

This training aims to increase workers' understanding and knowledge of key issues related HIV, with a particular emphasis on risks associated with drug use and sexual health.

Learning Outcomes

By attending this training, participants will be able to:

1. Recall transmission routes and prevention strategies for HIV.
2. Describe the different testing methods and treatment options available.
3. Have an awareness of the ongoing HIV outbreak affecting people who use drugs in Scotland.

Pre-Course activities will be sent out 1-2 weeks before the course (this will involve a couple of activities taking no more than 15 minutes to complete).

This session will start at 10am (attend from 9:45am for a 10am start) and will finish by 1pm.

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING OR LIVING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA

THIS TRAINING SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE REMOTELY VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS

THERE IS NO PRE-COURSE E-LEARNING REQUIRED FOR THIS TRAINING

OVERVIEW

This on-line training course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland with specific reference to service provision in Glasgow.

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Discuss the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland.
• Recall the unit content for common drinks, and low risk drinking guidelines.
• Identify a range of reasons why people use alcohol.
• Discuss the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking.
•  Recall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol related harm.