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 11 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 Adelle Still (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
This session will take place via Microsoft Teams and is due to finish at 3.30pm. There will be a break in the morning, a 30min break for lunch and a break in the afternoon session.
Overview
Good empathic listening is fundamental in the helping relationship. Called accurate empathy by Carl Rogers (1965), it is the cornerstone for person-centred practice. It is fundamental to good communication. In this course, we practise refining empathic listening skills and address other core communication skills that are important in the helping relationship.
Aim
To practise core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of course you will have:
Start Date | 16-04-2021 |
Start Time | 9:15 am |
End Date | 16-04-2021 |
End Time | 3:30 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 | 19-04-2021 |
Start Time | 9:45 am |
End Date | 19-04-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 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 09:30am (attend from 9:15am for a 09:30am start) and will finish by 1pm.
Start Date | 20-04-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 20-04-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO HAVE COMPLETED THE OVERDOSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND NALOXONE E-LEARNING MODULE
https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/online-learning/156-overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-3
Overview
This one day course will cover the core areas of drug-related deaths on a global, national and local scale, opioid-related overdose prevention and explore methods and models of community-based delivery and adult learning.
There will be an in-depth look at naloxone, its actions, kit assembly and administration with specific attention to overdose intervention and basic life support with naloxone.
The training will also give an overview of global naloxone activity and of the Scottish National Naloxone Programme.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
Target Audience
Health, Social Care and Voluntary Organisation staff who are in contact with people who use drugs, their families and significant others.
Start Date | 27-04-2021 |
Start Time | 9:15 am |
End Date | 27-04-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 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 09:30am (attend from 9:15am for a 09:30am start) and will finish by 1pm.
Start Date | 04-05-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 04-05-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
This training will take place via Microsoft Teams
There is no pre-course e-learning for this training
Overview
Stigma can have a profound impact upon the lives of people who use alcohol and other drugs or those who have a history of substance use. The impact of stigma can permeate numerous aspects of a person’s life such as their health and wellbeing, relationships, education and employment prospects and socioeconomic status.
Commonly, family, friends, service providers and institutions often place numerous expectations on people who use substances to engage in change behaviour, however, the social context that creates and perpetuates the cycle of stigma is rarely considered or challenged. Through developing a greater awareness of the wider context that the cycle of stigma fosters and exploring our own role in reinforcing and challenging stigma, participants can identify new approaches for fostering enhanced relationships with service users.
Aim
This one day training will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Start Date | 05-05-2021 |
Start Time | 9:15 am |
End Date | 05-05-2021 |
End Time | 1:30 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 | 10-05-2021 |
Start Time | 9:45 am |
End Date | 10-05-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | 0 |
Individual Price | Free |
This session will take place via Teams.
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 outwith these limits, please get in touch and we can discuss other options.
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:
Course Length and Format
This course consists of 3.5 hours learning using the following format:
Part 1: SDF Overdose Prevention, Intervention and Naloxone e-learning module (1hr).
Please note. Completion of the e-learning module (part 1) is an essential requirement for attending the trainer facilitated online learning (part 2).
Access to the free e-learning module here: https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/online-learning/156-overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-3
An invitation to participate in part 2 of the training will be emailed to participants on the morning of training once completion of part 1 has been verified.
Part 2: Trainer facilitated online learning over one half day (2.5hrs).
Certification of course completion is awarded to participants who complete part 1 and 2 of the course and submit the post-course evaluation form.
Start Date | 14-05-2021 |
Start Time | 9:15 am |
End Date | 14-05-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | -1 |
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 09:30am (attend from 9:15am for a 09:30am start) and will finish by 1pm.
Start Date | 18-05-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 18-05-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | 5 |
Individual Price | Free |
PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO HAVE COMPLETED THE OVERDOSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND NALOXONE E-LEARNING MODULE
https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/online-learning/156-overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-3
Overview
This one day course will cover the core areas of drug-related deaths on a global, national and local scale, opioid-related overdose prevention and explore methods and models of community-based delivery and adult learning.
There will be an in-depth look at naloxone, its actions, kit assembly and administration with specific attention to overdose intervention and basic life support with naloxone.
The training will also give an overview of global naloxone activity and of the Scottish National Naloxone Programme.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
Target Audience
Health, Social Care and Voluntary Organisation staff who are in contact with people who use drugs, their families and significant others.
Start Date | 20-05-2021 |
Start Time | 9:15 am |
End Date | 20-05-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | 33 |
Individual Price | Free |
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