Please note that this training programme will be retired from the IIOP website on the 1st September 2026 and will no longer be accessible after this date. If you wish to access any of the online materials, please do so before 1st September 2026. The IIOP also encourage you to download and save your certificate of completion before this date.
This programme has been developed by the Health Service Executive (Addiction Services) as one of a number of CPD programmes for pharmacists in the area of addiction.
The programme can be taken entirely online and comprises two modules: (1) Brief Intervention in Pharmacy Harm Reduction Services and; (2) Needle and Foil Provision. Each module takes approximately one hour to complete.
You must be logged in to book a place on this programme
Four learning outcomes have been identified for this programme. At the end of this programme you will:
- be able to describe what is meant by brief intervention and its role in pharmacy harm reduction services (such as Opioid treatment provision or needle and syringe programme (NSP);
- be able to identify elements required for delivery of a safe, quality pharmacy NSP;
- have the necessary knowledge and skills to support the development of policies and procedures required for implementation of a NSP;
- be able to identify actions to enhance the delivery of a NSP in the pharmacy.