Naloxone in Action: Life-Saving Strategies for Opioid Overdose Prevention
This course provides participants with the knowledge and confidence to understand overdose trends, recognize the signs of opioid overdose, and apply practical guidance on using naloxone in real-world situations. By mastering essential skills and exploring supportive resources, you’ll be better equipped to assess and respond to overdoses and provide meaningful help to individuals living with opioid use disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss and review overdose rates in the United States.
- Define opioids and differentiate among various types of opioids.
- Define naloxone, discuss the different available formulations, and describe its utilization in drug overdose.
- Identify additional supportive resources for patients navigating opioid use disorder and needing naloxone.
Presenter: Collette Onyejekwe, PharmD, RPh, MPH, CHES CEO | Director
Course Instructor
One Time
$10.00
1 year of access
Introduction
Pretest
Overdose Deaths in the United States
What Are Opioids?
Opioid Overdose
Naloxone and Other Harm Reduction Strategies
Providing Care and Support for Patients and Caregivers
Additional Resources
Summary
Post Test
Course Information
Course Instructor
One Time
$10.00
1 year of access
Introduction
Pretest
Overdose Deaths in the United States
What Are Opioids?
Opioid Overdose
Naloxone and Other Harm Reduction Strategies
Providing Care and Support for Patients and Caregivers
Additional Resources
Summary
Post Test
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