FAQs

Following the Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) decision in 2024 to cease accrediting training courses, SLD Training made the decision to seek accreditation through  The CPD Certification Service.

Our courses continue to be reviewed and updated annually to ensure they remain current, relevant, and of the high standard our clients expect from SLD Training.

Yes, you can transfer your booking to the next available course date, subject to availability. A £35 administration fee will apply to all date changes.

Please note: Requests to change your course date must be made at least 10 working days before your scheduled course date. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate requests made after this deadline.

You will receive a booking confirmation email as soon as your booking is complete.

Further information about your course will be sent to the email address provided at the time of booking two weeks before your scheduled course date.

We publish upcoming course dates on our website in advance. New dates are added regularly, so please check back each month for the latest availability.

Our substance misuse courses are multi-disciplinary and designed for a wide range of professionals working in the field of substance misuse. This includes nurses, pharmacists, and drug workers involved in the treatment and management of problematic drug use. Service users and carers may also benefit from the knowledge and learning opportunities our courses provide.

Please note: To complete the Drug Misuse Part 2 course, you must have already completed the Drug Misuse Part 1 course.

Yes, your employer can pay for your place on one of our courses. We offer several payment options to accommodate different organisational processes.

1. Online card payment: If your employer is paying for your booking, please ensure that your personal details are included on the booking form. This allows us to contact you directly with any important information ahead of your training day.

Once your details have been entered, payment can be made by credit or debit card.

2. Payment by Telephone: We also accept payments over the telephone, please call 01924 311405 to arrange payment for your course.

We will first take your personal details before transferring you to the relevant person in your organisation, such as a member of your finance team, to complete the payment if required. We will provide a receipt for the payment, which you can use to claim reimbursement from your employer if necessary.

3. Payment by Invoice: if your organisation requires an invoice, please download and complete the Invoice Request Form, then email the completed form to hello@sldtraining.co.uk.

Please ensure that you provide the correct address and contact details for your organisations finance department.

If your organisation has not received an invoice from us before, you will also need to complete a New Client Form.

We reserve the right to approve or decline requests for individual invoices. Once we have received your completed form, a member of our team will contact you regarding your request.

Important: Please note that we cannot guarantee or secure your place on a course until full payment has been received.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact our team, who will be happy to help.

Our face-to-face courses are delivered by qualified trainers and combine structured presentations with interactive group activities. These sessions encourage discussion and explore specific patient scenarios to help you apply your learning in practice.

To support your learning, you will receive an electronic copy of the presentation, along with a delegate pack to help you follow the course and make your own notes.

Our virtual training courses are delivered via Zoom, which we find works best for interactive group discussions and learning activities.

Software and access
You do not need to download the Zoom application to join the session, although you are welcome to do so if you prefer. Your meeting link and password will be sent to the email address provided at the time of booking two weeks before your course date.

Equipment and participation
To get the most out of your training experience, you will need:

• A computer, laptop, or suitable device with a reliable internet connection.

• A working microphone so you can participate in discussions.

• A webcam, as we kindly ask all delegates to keep their cameras switched on throughout the session to support interaction and engagement.

We also recommend using earphones or a headset to help minimise background noise and improve sound quality.

Finding a suitable space
We understand that everyday distractions are sometimes unavoidable (including the occasional dog barking at the postman!). However, to help you get the most out of your training, we ask that you join from a quiet space where you are unlikely to be interrupted.

Where possible, please avoid joining from your workplace if you may be interrupted by colleagues or service users. This will help ensure you can fully participate in discussions and get the most from your learning experience.

Our trainers are carefully selected through a rigorous recruitment process and are suitably qualified and experienced in their areas of expertise.

You can expect our trainers to share their knowledge and expertise throughout your training day, providing an engaging and informative learning experience. Where appropriate, they will also work with you to tailor the training to your specific needs, helping you gain the most relevant and practical insights from the course.

To receive your certificate, please ensure that you have met all the following requirements:

• Full payment: Your course fees have been paid in full

• Attendance: You have attended the entire face-to-face or virtual training day

• eLearning completion: For the Drugs Part 1 and Alcohol courses, you have completed the associated eLearning element within six months of attending the training day

• Course feedback: You have completed and submitted your course feedback form

Once all the above requirements have been met, your certificate will be issued automatically and sent to you by email.

If you have met all these requirements but have not received your certificate, please contact our team for assistance.

Our Management of Drug Misuse – Part 2 course is designed for clinicians involved in the management and treatment of service users. It is a nine-month programme delivered at Master’s degree level.

Full details of the course, including the eligibility criteria and entry requirements, are outlined in the application form. You can download the form from the Drug Misuse Part 2 course page.

If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, please contact our team. We will be happy to discuss your circumstances and help you determine whether the course is right for you.

Yes. To receive your certificate of completion, you must complete the eLearning module (applicable to Drugs Part 1 and Alcohol courses only) and attend the training day within 6 months. You will have access to the eLearning platform for 12 months from your booking date.

Yes, you can purchase the eLearning separately via our website here.

The cost is £33 per course (Drugs Part 1 or Alcohol), or £55 for both courses when booked together. This includes 12 months' access to the eLearning platform, and you must complete the eLearning within this period.

If you subsequently decide to attend a face-to-face training day, we can offer you a discount equivalent to the amount paid for the eLearning, provided the training day is booked within 6 months of completing the eLearning.

To receive your discount, please contact us before booking the training day so we can provide you with a discount code to apply to your order. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund for the eLearning if you book the training day without first requesting and applying the discount code.

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If you are already using one of these browsers and are still experiencing issues, please contact elearning@sldtraining.co.uk for further assistance. Our team will be happy to help resolve the problem.

The course lasts for 9 months, it starts in September and ends in July.

No this is not a degree course however the level of learning is similar to Masters Level (QCA Level 7) study and it is CPD Accredited.

You are required to attend three face-to-face training days as part of the course. In addition, you must complete a VIVA assessment, which provides an opportunity to review your work and assess your understanding of the course content. Attendance at all three training days and the VIVA assessment are mandatory course requirements.

We recommend allowing a minimum of 6 days for self-directed study to complete the course.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded 100 CPD hours.

Yes, attendance at the Regional Master Class (RMC) is mandatory and takes place online. During the session, you will learn about the course structure and requirements and meet the academic leads. In the afternoon, you will meet your tutor and the other delegates in your group. Please note that attendance at the RMC is compulsory. If you do not attend, you will not be able to continue with the course.

The LMC1 takes place in November/December and LMC2 takes place in March/April. The exact date will be agreed within your tutor group in the afternoon session of the Regional Master Class (RMC).

You can pay for the course directly through our website or over the phone. If your place is being funded by your organisation, we can also arrange payment by invoice.

Payment by instalments may be available, subject to eligibility. Please contact our team via hello@sldtraining.co.uk for further information and to discuss the payment options available to you.

Yes, even if you are self-funding the course, this manager/sponsor section of the application form must still be completed. This is to confirm that you have the support you need for your study days, time to complete course assignments and access to patients to meet the course requirements.

Payment should not be made before submitting your application. All candidates must complete the application process and receive approval before proceeding with payment.

Once your application has been approved, our team will contact you with details on how to make payment for the course.

Yes, you must successfully complete the Drug Misuse Part 1 course before you can enroll onto the Drugs Misuse Part 2 course. Completion of Drug Misuse Part 1 is a mandatory prerequisite for the Drug Misuse Part 2 course.

Full course details and the application form are available on the Drug Misuse Part 2 course page of our website, where you can find everything you need to get started.

Applications for the next course intake open in December, with the course starting in September of the following year. We can add you to our mailing list to notify you when applications open. If you would like to be added, please email hello@sldtraining.co.uk.

This course will provide you with valuable knowledge and understanding of drug misuse, helping to develop your skills and confidence in this area. However, completing the course does not provide you with a prescribing qualification or authorise you to begin prescribing.