SDF Learning Centre

Trauma and Substance Use (Online, Shetland Isles)
2026-03-10 09:15 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | 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/
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.

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.

Cannabis Awareness (Online, Glasgow City)
2026-02-10 09:15 - 13:30 | https://staging.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cannabis-awareness-online/
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.
