Overdose Response and Prevention

Event description
Funded by BSAS
Yes
Introductory level
Yes
Event format
Training (skill building)

Description

This training provides education regarding epidemiology, recognizing and responding to overdose, the use of naloxone, and novel strategies for overdose response.

Objectives

Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:

  1. Identify factors that contribute to overdose
  2. Recognize signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose. 
  3. Recall two novel opioid overdose prevention strategies.

Sponsored by

Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)

Accreditation information

Please read the Accreditation Information section on the training page to learn about the requirements for receiving credit or a certificate of completion.
Audience
Nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
Number of credits for this event
1.00
Details
Event date
to
Attendance mode
Online
Cost
FREE
Contact
Organization
Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training & Technical Assistance
Email
info@addictiontraining.org
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