This Open Badge is awarded to people who successfully complete module 1 “Introduction to Literature Searching” e-learning. Complete this e-learning to gain the confidence and skills needed to search published literature online.  You will learn tips to help you search more effectively for articles and evidence relevant to your work, study and research.

This Open Badge is awarded to people who recognise that the use of evidence based information to support them in their role is good practice.

This Open Badge is awarded to people who explore further the Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS) library of resources for the Social Services sector. You will learn how to search the library using an NHSScotland OpenAthens account.

This Open Badge is awarded to people who explore the Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS) library for the Social Services sector.

This Open Badge is awarded to people who attend an Information Search Skills webinar. The sessions typically last 1 hour and are delivered via webinar, using GoToTraining.

This badge introduces the concept of "health literacy" and suggests communication tips to help you have better health and care conversations with the people you support. 

This badge is available to people who complete all three Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS) badges.

This Open Badge is awarded to people who successfully complete module 2 “How to develop a search strategy” e-learning. Complete this e-learning to gain the confidence and skills needed to search published literature online.  You will learn tips to help you search more effectively for articles and evidence relevant to your work, study and research.

This Open Badge is awarded to people who successfully complete module 3 “How to narrow your search” e-learning. Complete this e-learning to gain the confidence and skills needed to search published literature online.  You will learn tips to help you search more effectively for articles and evidence relevant to your work, study and research.