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 | 19-01-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 19-01-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | 1 |
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 | 19-01-2021 |
Start Time | 1:30 pm |
End Date | 19-01-2021 |
End Time | 4:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
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:
Start Date | 20-01-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 20-01-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
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.
Start Date | 21-01-2021 |
Start Time | 9:15 am |
End Date | 22-01-2021 |
End Time | 1:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
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 | 21-01-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 21-01-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
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 | 21-01-2021 |
Start Time | 1:30 pm |
End Date | 21-01-2021 |
End Time | 4:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
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.
Start Date | 25-01-2021 |
Start Time | 9:15 am |
End Date | 25-01-2021 |
End Time | 3:30 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 | 26-01-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 26-01-2021 |
End Time | 12:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
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:
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 | 26-01-2021 |
Start Time | 9:45 am |
End Date | 26-01-2021 |
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
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 | 26-01-2021 |
Start Time | 1:30 pm |
End Date | 26-01-2021 |
End Time | 4:30 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
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