Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.  

Overview  

This course will discuss how services and practitioners can better prevent drug-related deaths. This course will have a particular focus on identifying the needs and risks of older people aged 35 years and over who use substances.  

Aim  

To enable workers to recognise risk factors, high-risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug-related death.  

Learning Outcomes  

By the end of the course, participants will:  

• 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 deaths.  

We recommend that you complete  our 'Overdose Prevention, Intervention and Naloxone' e-learning module   

https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/e-learning/156-overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone

PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO HAVE COMPLETED THE E-LEARNING: Overdose Prevention, Intervention and Naloxone

An in-depth half-day session online looking at naloxone and the effect it has on reducing drug-related deaths. Followed by a reflective practice session approx. 4 weeks later to consolidate and embed training in practice.

This course will cover the core areas of drug-related deaths on a global, national and local scale, opiate overdose prevention and risk factors and high-risk times for overdose. It explores methods and models of community-based delivery and adult learning.

The training will also give an overview of global naloxone activity and of the renowned Scottish National Naloxone Programme. There will be an in-depth look at naloxone, its actions, kit assembly and administration of both injectable and intranasal products. Specific attention will be paid to overdose intervention and basic life support with naloxone.

Following this training, participants will be able to train people at risk of opioid overdose/their families etc, in overdose prevention, intervention and naloxone.

Following the introduction of legislation on 1st October 2015, all staff working in drug services can supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or Patient Group Direction. In June 2020 the legislation was relaxed to allow other services to supply naloxone for the duration of COVID once registered with the Scottish Government. Following this training staff will feel competent to support this supply.

Anyone who completes this training can provide awareness sessions on overdose prevention/naloxone to individuals, staff and services, etc.

Learning Outcomes

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

• 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.

Reflection and Consolidation Session (2 per year)

The purpose of this second session is to explore and support embedding the learning from Naloxone Training for Trainers into practice.

We will discuss starting the naloxone conversation, brief interventions, training, barriers and solutions. We will discuss case studies and individuals will be encouraged to bring examples from their practice to this session for further discussion.

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

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.  

Aim  

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

Learning Outcomes  

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:  

• 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.  

We recommend that you complete our 'Drug Awareness - An Introductory Course' e-learning module.  

Drug Awareness e-learning - Scottish Drugs Forum

Please Note  

We recognise that trauma themes can at times be challenging for participants and can cause us to reflect on our own experiences.  We aim to create a safe and supportive environment by offering two facilitators on the course to debrief should anything arise during the course. 

This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course.

Please join from 1300 for a prompt 1315 start.  

The course description and learning outcomes:

An introduction to bacterial infection relating to people who use drugs.

The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks seen in Scotland. It gives participants the opportunity to explore harm reduction information relevant to bacterial infection. The training will provide an overview of the main signs and symptoms which practitioners should be aware of and will encourage participants to think about and develop a response relevant to their services.

PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO HAVE COMPLETED THE E-LEARNING: Overdose Prevention, Intervention and Naloxone

An in-depth half-day session online looking at naloxone and the effect it has on reducing drug-related deaths. Followed by a reflective practice session approx. 4 weeks later to consolidate and embed training in practice.

This course will cover the core areas of drug-related deaths on a global, national and local scale, opiate overdose prevention and risk factors and high-risk times for overdose. It explores methods and models of community-based delivery and adult learning.

The training will also give an overview of global naloxone activity and of the renowned Scottish National Naloxone Programme. There will be an in-depth look at naloxone, its actions, kit assembly and administration of both injectable and intranasal products. Specific attention will be paid to overdose intervention and basic life support with naloxone.

Following this training, participants will be able to train people at risk of opioid overdose/their families etc, in overdose prevention, intervention and naloxone.

Following the introduction of legislation on 1st October 2015, all staff working in drug services can supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or Patient Group Direction. In June 2020 the legislation was relaxed to allow other services to supply naloxone for the duration of COVID once registered with the Scottish Government. Following this training staff will feel competent to support this supply.

Anyone who completes this training can provide awareness sessions on overdose prevention/naloxone to individuals, staff and services, etc.

Learning Outcomes

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

• 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.

Reflection and Consolidation Session (2 per year)

The purpose of this second session is to explore and support embedding the learning from Naloxone Training for Trainers into practice.

We will discuss starting the naloxone conversation, brief interventions, training, barriers and solutions. We will discuss case studies and individuals will be encouraged to bring examples from their practice to this session for further discussion.

This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course.

Please join from 0915 for a prompt 0930 start.

The course description and learning outcomes:

An introduction to bacterial infection relating to people who use drugs.

The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks seen in Scotland. It gives participants the opportunity to explore harm reduction information relevant to bacterial infection. The training will provide an overview of the main signs and symptoms which practitioners should be aware of and will encourage participants to think about and develop a response relevant to their services.

PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO HAVE COMPLETED THE E-LEARNING: Overdose Prevention, Intervention and Naloxone

An in-depth half-day session online looking at naloxone and the effect it has on reducing drug-related deaths. Followed by a reflective practice session approx. 4 weeks later to consolidate and embed training in practice.

This course will cover the core areas of drug-related deaths on a global, national and local scale, opiate overdose prevention and risk factors and high-risk times for overdose. It explores methods and models of community-based delivery and adult learning.

The training will also give an overview of global naloxone activity and of the renowned Scottish National Naloxone Programme. There will be an in-depth look at naloxone, its actions, kit assembly and administration of both injectable and intranasal products. Specific attention will be paid to overdose intervention and basic life support with naloxone.

Following this training, participants will be able to train people at risk of opioid overdose/their families etc, in overdose prevention, intervention and naloxone.

Following the introduction of legislation on 1st October 2015, all staff working in drug services can supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or Patient Group Direction. In June 2020 the legislation was relaxed to allow other services to supply naloxone for the duration of COVID once registered with the Scottish Government. Following this training staff will feel competent to support this supply.

Anyone who completes this training can provide awareness sessions on overdose prevention/naloxone to individuals, staff and services, etc.

Learning Outcomes

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

• 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.

Reflection and Consolidation Session (2 per year)

The purpose of this second session is to explore and support embedding the learning from Naloxone Training for Trainers into practice.

We will discuss starting the naloxone conversation, brief interventions, training, barriers and solutions. We will discuss case studies and individuals will be encouraged to bring examples from their practice to this session for further discussion.

PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO HAVE COMPLETED THE E-LEARNING: Overdose Prevention, Intervention and Naloxone

An in-depth half-day session online looking at naloxone and the effect it has on reducing drug-related deaths. Followed by a reflective practice session approx. 4 weeks later to consolidate and embed training in practice.

This course will cover the core areas of drug-related deaths on a global, national and local scale, opiate overdose prevention and risk factors and high-risk times for overdose. It explores methods and models of community-based delivery and adult learning.

The training will also give an overview of global naloxone activity and of the renowned Scottish National Naloxone Programme. There will be an in-depth look at naloxone, its actions, kit assembly and administration of both injectable and intranasal products. Specific attention will be paid to overdose intervention and basic life support with naloxone.

Following this training, participants will be able to train people at risk of opioid overdose/their families etc, in overdose prevention, intervention and naloxone.

Following the introduction of legislation on 1st October 2015, all staff working in drug services can supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or Patient Group Direction. In June 2020 the legislation was relaxed to allow other services to supply naloxone for the duration of COVID once registered with the Scottish Government. Following this training staff will feel competent to support this supply.

Anyone who completes this training can provide awareness sessions on overdose prevention/naloxone to individuals, staff and services, etc.

Learning Outcomes

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

• 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.

Reflection and Consolidation Session (2 per year)

The purpose of this second session is to explore and support embedding the learning from Naloxone Training for Trainers into practice.

We will discuss starting the naloxone conversation, brief interventions, training, barriers and solutions. We will discuss case studies and individuals will be encouraged to bring examples from their practice to this session for further discussion.