FTIR and StreetCheck Training Series

• 2 Day FTIR Training  (in-person)

Day 1 of the training will be helpful for anyone doing sample data collection, assisting with the drug checking (test strips and/or FTIR) project, or sharing results with participants. It will cover sample data collection; orientation to the tools of drug checking; safety considerations; StreetCheck for collection and reporting; basic FTIR preparation, scanning, and clean up skills; and communicating drug checking results. 

Day 2 will be helpful for a dedicated FTIR technician (aka the person scanning and analyzing samples). We suggest that each program identify and send at least two people who will be conducting FTIR spectral analysis. This day will have a good bit of time for structured analysis and focused hands-on skill development related to FTIR scanning and analysis. ​

• StreetCheck  (in-person or virtual)

In depth overview of the Collector/Portal navigation and functions

• FTIR Follow-up Session 1  (in-person or virtual)

Review of practice set 1: Trains on basic analysis skills and practice

• FTIR Follow-up Session 2  (in-person or virtual)

Review of practice set 2: Trains on intermediate analysis skills and practice

• Data Visualizations  (in-person or virtual)

Learn about the data and search features of StreetCheck back end and public facing sites - helpful tools for reporting

• FTIR Follow-up Session 3  (in-person or virtual)

Review of practice set 3: Trains on advanced analysis skills and practice​

• FTIR Follow-up Session 4  (in-person or virtual)

Review of practice set 4: Trains on more advanced analysis skills and practice​

• Implementing Drug Checking for Supervisors  (in-person or virtual)

This training will provide suggestions and tips for programs looking to integrate drug checking services using StreetCheck for community-based drug checking

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On-site Training and Technical Assistance 

• On-site Visit  (we visit your location)

Our team will come out and tour your space, talk through different drug checking models and offer guidance

• On-site Equipment Demo  (we visit your location)

Our team will come out and tour your space, bring drug checking equipment and demonstrate the process

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Technical Trainings  (available for free through CDC training hub / OD2A TAC)

• Designing and Implementing Fentanyl Test Strips as an OD2A Strategy  (in-person or remote)

This presentation introduces the viewer to the concept of drug checking with fentanyl test strips and discusses some of the design and implementation considerations for programming with this intervention. 

• Community Drug Checking 101​  (in-person or remote)

This presentation orients to the basics of community drug checking, the history and current role of drug checking for consumer safety and overdose prevention.

• Considerations When Implementing Community Drug Checking  (in-person or remote)

This presentation is geared towards public health and community partners interested in or exploring the creation of a community drug checking program or service. A companion FAQ document is available on the TA hub. 

• Introduction to Community Drug Checking with Spectrometers and Other Field-Ready Devices for Community Programming (in-person or remote)

This training is an introduction to community drug checking and is designed as the first technical training session for any operator of a drug checking program or instrument. It also includes orientation to best practice data collection using the web-based platform and app called StreetCheck, and other available forms or software.

• Spectral Analysis for Community Drug Checking (in-person or remote)

This technical training is designed for operators of fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrometers and comprises more advanced topics than the introductory training. This is designed for people and programs with FTIR. 

• Working with Public Safety Agencies as Part of Community Drug Checking (in-person or remote)

This presentation discusses best practices and tools for working with public safety agencies as part of community drug checking services.

• Using StreetCheck for Community Drug Checking Collecting Samples  (in-person or remote)

This presentation discusses the use of the web-based platform and app called StreetCheck and how to use it for collecting samples as part of drug checking services. 

• Using StreetCheck for Community Drug Checking Instrument Operator  (in-person or remote)

This presentation discusses the use of the web-based platform and app called StreetCheck and how drug checking instrument operators use it for entering and analyzing samples for drug checking services.

• Using StreetCheck for Community Drug Checking Analytics and Community Data  (in-person or remote)

This presentation discusses the use of web-based platform and app called StreetCheck and how to use it for analyzing drug samples and sharing data to community partners and other stakeholders. This is not training for communicating drug checking results directly to participants. 

• Xylazine 101  (in-person or remote)

This presentation covers basic facts about xylazine, current trends, harm reduction and public health responses. 

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Consultations and Technical Assistance ​

Consultations and technical assistance may be available for community-based groups and local or state agencies looking for dedicated support in drug checking program design and service implementation. Please contact us for more information and to discuss your needs further. 

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