Naloxone Training
Course Description
An understanding of Naloxone and its use in a suspected opiate overdose. Naloxone is a drug that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, such as heroin, methadone, codeine, morphine, or any other opiate based drugs, Naloxone if administered quickly can save someone's life.
Training Objectives
- What is Naloxone
- Who should carry Naloxone
- Signs and symptoms of a suspected overdose
- The difference between nasal and intermuscular kits
- How to administer Naloxone
- Myths
- Provide take home Naloxone Kits to attendees