[VIRTUAL] Opioid Overdose Rescue (CEUs)

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

Participants will learn about opioids and risk factors for overdose. They will then explore strategies for rescues and practice using scenarios.

Learning Objectives:

  • Name 5 risk factors for opioid overdoses
  • Distinguish between someone who is really high versus overdosing
  • Describe how to assess for opioid overdose
  • Explain how naloxone works to reverse opioid overdoses
  • Practice overdose response and how to administer naloxone

 

The following continuing education units (CEUs) will be offered in partnership with Adept Educational Institute: CADC/CAC, LADC I, LADC II, LADC Assistant, RN/LPN, SW, LMHC

 

For questions about this training, please contact Michael Leonard at mleonard@hria.org.

For questions about CEUs or training logistics, please contact Jennifer Fahey at jennifer@adepteducational.org.

 

 

Audience
General Audience
Credential(s) Type of Continuing Education Credit (optional)
CADC/CAC, LADC I, LADCII, LADC Assistant, RN/LPN, SW, LMHC
CEU
Details
Presenter
The BeHERE Initiative at Health Resources in Action
Event date
to
Attendance mode
Online
Cost
$15
Contact
Michael Leonard
Position
Senior Project Manager, BeHERE Initiative
Organization
Health Resources in Action