ANNOUNCEMENT SCOTTISH DRUGS FORUM TRAINING EVENTS
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the light of advice from the Government and others, SDF has cancelled all face-to-face training. This decision will be reviewed in due course.
In the immediate term, we are switching over to a virtual platform and these courses are viewable below and free to access to anyone working or living in Scotland.
Scottish Drugs Forum’s e-learning platform will continue as normal and 10 e-learning courses are available.
SDF are still able to discuss ideas around commissioning bespoke training beyond the core training. If you would like to discuss this contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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.
Start Date | 09-03-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 09-03-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
THIS SESSION WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM
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:
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.
Start Date | 09-03-2021 |
Start Time | 9:45 am |
End Date | 09-03-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | 2 |
Individual Price | Free |
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:
Start Date | 10-03-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 10-03-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
This training will take place via Zoom
Aim: To reduce the harms experienced by women who use drugs, and who are involved in transactional sex.
Learning Outcomes:
By attending this half day course participants will:
Start Date | 10-03-2021 |
Start Time | 10:30 am |
End Date | 10-03-2021 |
End Time | 2:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
THIS TRAINING WILL TAKE PLACE VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AND IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE WORKING IN THE GLASGOW AREA
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
Start Date | 11-03-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 11-03-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | -2 |
Individual Price | Free |
THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE WORKING OR LIVING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA
Aim:
This course will allow workers to effectively respond and engage with service users who use psychostimulants
Learning Objectives:
Start Date | 11-03-2021 |
Start Time | 1:30 pm |
End Date | 11-03-2021 |
End Time | 4:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
THIS TRAINING WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM
Overview
This half day course, co-facilitated by Scottish Drugs Forum and Terrence Higgins Trust aims to increase front line workers understanding of chemsex in Scotland. This course is aimed at all front line workers – especially those who work in sexual health, drug services LGBTQ+ and mental health.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Start Date | 15-03-2021 |
Start Time | 9:45 am |
End Date | 15-03-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
Please note this is only available to people working in 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:
Start Date | 16-03-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 16-03-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
THIS SESSION IS TAKING PLACE VIA ZOOM
THIS IS A 2 DAY SESSION RUNNING ON 16TH & 17TH MARCH 2021. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ON BOTH DAYS.
Aim
This course will use blended learning to cover issues that vulnerable young people face in relation to sex and drug use, including issues around sexual orientation, gender identity and transactional sex. It aims to help workers to recognise the importance of their role in delivering key messages to promote healthy relationships and harm reduction. The course will cover the different substances and the impact they have on sexual and reproductive health in addition to sex and the law and chemsex.
Start Date | 16-03-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 17-03-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | -1 |
Individual Price | Free |
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.
Start Date | 17-03-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 17-03-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
Scottish Drugs Forum
91 Mitchell Street
Glasgow
G1 3LN
T: 0141 221 1175