SDF Learning Centre

Drug Awareness (glasgow)
2026-06-30 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-19 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Scottish Drugs Forum Office, 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, G1 3LN
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This session is only available to those living and working in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.

This facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.

Course objectives:

​Identify the reasons why people use substances.

Name the 7 key drug categories and their key effects.

Recall local current drug trends and patterns of use.

Discuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.

Discuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs, including harm reduction.

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Introduction to Cocaine and PSYCHO Stimulants (Online GLASGOW)
2026-06-26 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-glasgow/
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.

This facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to Psychostimulant use including Cocaine in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use stimulants.

Course objectives:

Discuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.

Discuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine, amphetamines and MDMA.

Identify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Trauma and Substance Use (Online scotland wide)
2026-06-24 09:15 - 15:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-online-scotland-wide/
This facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.

Course objectives:

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

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Everyone Has a Story - Children Affected by Parental Substance Use (ANGUS)
2026-06-16 09:30 - 16:30 | Bruce House, Bruce House, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 3TP
THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN ANGUS. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.

This facilitator course is to support practitioners to listen and respond effectively and appropriately to children affected by parental substance use.

Course objectives:

Identify the impact of parental substance use on children

Describe the child’s change cycle in parental use and recovery

Practise the assessment of risk for children affected by parental substance use

Identify ways to actively engage and hear young people’s stories

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Benzodiazepine Awareness (Online GLASGOW)
2026-06-16 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/benzodiazepine-awareness-online/
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This session is only available to those living and working in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.

This facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to benzodiazepines including street and unlicensed use in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines.

Course objectives:

Recall the current and emerging trends with benzodiazepines including street and unlicensed benzodiazepines ​

​Identify the physical, psychological and social effects of benzodiazepines​

​Understand the effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines including harm reduction ​

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Drug Awareness (glasgow)
2026-06-08 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-22 09:30 - 16:30 | Scottish Drugs Forum Office, 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, G1 3LN
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.

This facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.

Course objectives:

​Identify the reasons why people use substances.

Name the 7 key drug categories and their key effects.

Recall local current drug trends and patterns of use.

Discuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.

Discuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs, including harm reduction.

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Enhancing Core Communication Skills (Online, Scotland Wide)
2026-06-08 09:15 - 15:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/enhancing-core-communication-skills-online-scotland-wide/
This facilitator led course allows for the opportunity to practice core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.

Course objectives:

Observe and debrief a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship

Practise the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Alcohol Awareness (Online glasgow)
2026-06-04 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-3/
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.

This facilitator led course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland.

Course objectives:

Recall 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

Recall 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 ​

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
2026-05-29 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-scotland-wide/
This facilitator course will enable workers to recognise risk factors, high risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug related death.

Course objectives:

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 death

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Trauma and Substance Use (glasgow)
2026-05-28 09:30 - 16:30 | Scottish Drugs Forum Office, 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, G1 3LN
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.

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

Course objectives:

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

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Cannabis Awareness (Online GLASGOW)
2026-05-20 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cannabis-awareness-online-glasgow/
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This training is currently only available to those who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please see our Training Calendar for available courses.

This facilitator led course aims to allow participants to understand how to effectively respond to and engage with individuals who use cannabis/synthetic cannabinoids

Course objectives:

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

Recall effective techniques for working with cannabis users including harm reduction

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Understanding Stigma: Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice (Online Scotland Wide)
2026-05-07 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/template-understanding-stigma-promoting-inclusive-attitudes-and-practice-online-scotland-wide/
This facilitator led course will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma

Course objectives:

Describe the impact of stigma on people who use substances, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use

Recall language which de-stigmatises people affected by substance use

Describe how stigma and discrimination impact on the quality and effectiveness of service delivery

Identify institutional and structural stigma attached to people who use substances, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use.

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
2026-05-06 09:30 - 13:00 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide/
This facilitator course explores naloxone and its role in reducing drug-related deaths, followed by a reflective practice session around four weeks later to support embedding learning into practice.

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of naloxone (injectable and intranasal), including its actions, administration, overdose response, and basic life support.

After completing the training, participants will be equipped to deliver naloxone awareness sessions and provide overdose prevention training to those at risk, their families, and wider services. It also supports staff to confidently supply naloxone under current legislation.

Course objectives:

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

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Alcohol Awareness (Online GLASGOW)
2026-05-06 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-2/

Cocaine and Psychostimulants (Online, Dumfries and Galloway)
2026-04-30 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cocaine-and-psychostimulants-online-dumfries-galloway/
THIS TRAINING IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR FOR AVAILABLE COURSES.

This facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to Psychostimulant use including Cocaine in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use stimulants.

Course objectives:

Discuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.

Discuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine, amphetamines and MDMA.

Identify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths (Online, ORKNEY)
2026-04-23 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-orkney/
This course is only available to those living and working within Orkney If you are outwith this area please check our training calendar for other available courses.

This facilitator course will enable workers to recognise risk factors, high risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug related death.

Course objectives:

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 death

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Alcohol Awareness (Online Glasgow)
2026-04-21 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow/
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This session is only available to those living and working within Glasgow. If you are outwith this area please check our training calendar for other available courses.

This facilitator led course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland.

Course objectives:

Recall 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

Recall 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 ​

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Principles of Harm Reduction (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
2026-04-21 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/template-principles-of-harm-reduction-online-scotland-wide/
This facilitator led course will support an awareness of the main drug related harms and understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction.

Course objectives:

Define the principles of harm reduction and understand the background to them

Recall the range of harms caused by drug use and describe harms from specific substances

Identify sources of support to reduce drug related harm, in relation to signposting people who use your service

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Drug Awareness (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
2026-04-10 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-online-scotland-wide/
This facilitator led course aims to increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.

Course objectives:

​Identify the reasons why people use substances.

Name the 7 key drug categories and their key effects.

Recall local current drug trends and patterns of use.

Discuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.

Discuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs, including harm reduction.

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Drug Awareness (Online, Scotland Wide)
2026-03-19 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-online-scotland-wide-3/
This facilitator led course aims to increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.

Course objectives:

​Identify the reasons why people use substances.

Name the 7 key drug categories and their key effects.

Recall current drug trends and patterns of use.

Discuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.

Discuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs, including harm reduction.

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Alcohol Awareness (Online, GLASGOW CITY)
2026-03-17 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-city-3/
Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This course is only available to those who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please see our Training Calendar for available courses.

This facilitator led course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland.

Course objectives:

Recall 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

Recall 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 ​

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Drug Awareness (GLASGOW CITY)
2026-03-16 09:30 - 16:30 | Scottish Drugs Forum Office, 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, G1 3LN
This facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.

Course objectives:

Identify the reasons why people use substances.

Name the 7 key drug categories and their key effects.

Recall local and current drug trends and patterns of use.

Discuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.

Discuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use durgs, including harm reduction.

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Ketamine Awareness (Online, GLASGOW CITY)
2026-03-12 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/ketamine-awareness-online-glasgow-city/
This training is only available to those who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please see our Training Calendar for available courses.

This facilitator led course aims to explore key issues related to Ketamine use in Scotland, including its effects and impacts. Increasing awareness of harm reduction and support strategies.

Course objectives:

Recall the current and emerging ketamine trends and polydrug use​

​Identify the physical and psychological effects and recognise the wider impact of ketamine.​

​Have an awareness of harm reduction and other support strategies

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
2026-03-11 09:30 - 13:00 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online/

Trauma and Substance Use (Online, Shetland Isles)
2026-03-10 09:15 - 15:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-online-shetland-isles/
This course is only available to those living and working within the Shetland Isles. If you are outwith this area please check our training calendar for other available courses.

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

Course objectives:

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

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online HIGHLAND)
2026-03-04 09:30 - 13:00 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-highland/

Multiple Risk (East Dunbartonshire)
2026-02-26 09:30 - 16:30 | EDVA, 18 Townhead, Kirkintilloch, G66 1NL, United Kingdom
This course is only available to those living and working within East Dunbartonshire. If you are outwith this area please check our training calendar for other available courses.

This facilitator course will enable frontline workers including teachers, youth workers, college and university staff to respond to children and young people engaging or at risk of engaging in multiple risk behaviours.

Course objectives:

Identify common risk behaviours displayed by young people​

Recall the factors and adverse childhood experiences that influence risk taking ​

Identify potential protective factors that reduce the impact of risk behaviours and support resilience​

Demonstrate effective signposting and interventions which tackle multiple risk, build resilience and support ​

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.

Everyone Has a Story - Children Affected by Parental Substance Use (Online, Orkney Islands)
2026-02-24 09:15 - 2026-02-25 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/everyone-has-a-story-children-affected-by-parental-substance-use-online-orkney-islands/
This course is only available to those living and working within Orkney. If you are outwith this area please check our training calendar for other available courses.

This facilitator course is to support practitioners to listen and respond effectively and appropriately to children affected by parental substance use.

Course objectives:

Identify the impact of parental substance use on children

Describe the child’s change cycle in parental use and recovery

Practise the assessment of risk for children affected by parental substance use

Identify ways to actively engage and hear young people’s stories

Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support, care, or treatment.

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
