Twice a week at 11:00 UK time, 28 colleagues from our National Chapters log in to ISSUP Academy’s first trainer-led course, “Managing SUD Treatment Services in line with International Standards.” For some, it’s the start of the morning, and for others, the end of the working day. Between them, they manage 25 treatment services in 16 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean, and they all share one goal: to run the best services they can.
Annette Dale-Perera and Rita Notarandrea lead the sessions, bringing many years of experience in the field. Since 27 October, the group has met for a series of 8 sessions, each 1 hour 30 minutes, to talk through the real challenges of managing a service and how international standards can support their work.
This is also the first full course on the ISSUP Academy platform.
Participants enrolled online find all their course documents in one place and submit questionnaires and assignments directly through the platform. Between sessions, the discussion forum gives them a space to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another.
The course runs until 24 November, and we are proud of this group and grateful for everything they are bringing to it. We are sure they will leave with a deeper understanding of their services and new ideas to take back to their teams. Their feedback is already helping us shape the courses that follow.
And you don't have to wait to be part of it. ISSUP Academy is already open to all members, with courses you can explore today at your own pace. Meanwhile, the ISSUP Training team is building new self-led and trainer-led training, so there will be even more to discover soon. Visit ISSUP Academy here: https://academy.issup.net/. We hope to see you there soon.
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