Course/Event Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Course/Event Duration: 1 Day
RCGP Scotland's Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use is a well-regarded two-part course designed to assist primary care professionals help and care for people affected by drug use. The course focuses on a holistic approach to helping people who use drugs, their families and communities, including new priorities and changes in management and treatment. The ethos of the course is to promote reducing harm and drug deaths within a recovery focused framework.
RCGP Scotland has received funding from the Scottish Government to deliver this certificate at a heavily subsidised rate for primary care professionals working in Scotland. Building on the success of the of this established course, the certificate reflects the changing picture of problem drug use in Scotland and new priorities in management and treatment.
Part One consists of either two half-day online sessions, or one full-day in person. It is designed for people working at a generalist level and those intending to provide treatment as part of a locally or nationally enhanced service. This can be completed in isolation or used as an introduction to Part Two.
Part Two runs between March and October each year and aims to allow participants to develop additional competencies relevant to, and suitable for, care and treatment interventions at a specialist level. Participants must complete Part One (or an equivalent qualification) prior to applying for Part Two.
This course is open to all professionals working in Primary Care in Scotland including, but not limited to:
Please note that you must be working a role based in Scotland to be eligible for this course.
Part One is suitable for those working at a generalist level and intending to provide treatment as part of a locally or nationally enhanced service. Participants are asked to complete two short e-modules on the Scottish Drugs Forum e-Learning platform before attending either two half day interactive online sessions or one full day session delivered in person.
This is an introduction to the certificate and can be taken as a standalone course or as a prelude to Part Two. Those who have already completed Part One (or an equivalent qualification) can apply directly for Part Two.
Cost: £50
This course is offered at a subsidised rate thanks to Scottish Government funding.
Aim
To support the aims of the Scottish Drugs strategy – Harm Reduction, Reduce Stigma and Drug Death Prevention. In addition, the course introduces participants to the basic principles of care for people who use drugs.
Objectives
Participants will gain knowledge of practical harm reduction, drug death prevention, medication assisted treatment (e.g. methadone, buprenorphine), support for families and children and recovery journeys.
Course/Event Venue: Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue
This course is targeted at the following specialty Groupings:
