Opioid Overdose Response Awareness

Each day, more than 130 people in the U.S. die after overdosing on opioids, such as prescription narcotics, heroin and fentanyl, creating a national health crisis. Opioid emergency-related deaths often can be prevented if the person receives emergency medical care and timely administration of an opioid reversal agent. This course provides employees with an overview of opioid overdose response procedures and the usage, storage and maintenance of opioid reversal agents, such as naloxone.

Opioid Overdose Response Awareness

Course Details

Learning Objectives

Full Course

This version is designed for all school, college and university faculty and staff.

Duration: 20 minutes

Language: EN

Author | Lucinda Mejdell-Awbrey, BSN, MA

Lucinda Mejdell-Awbrey, RN, MA, has served students as a Credentialed School Nurse and School Administrator for over 30 years. For the past 17 years, Lucinda has developed and implemented a wide variety of school health and safety programs. She also provides community and school level trainings for the California Department of Education and other state and national organizations regarding School Safety Issues, Crisis Response Planning, Bullying and Harassment Prevention, School Nursing Practices, and Coordinated School Health Programs.

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