This course is designed to train first responders across the state in the proper pre-hospital administration of intranasal naloxone to reduce the number of fatalities which can result from opiate overdoses.  This course will train first responders to identify the signs of an opioid overdose, properly administer naloxone, and protect themselves from any potential hazards associated with naloxone administration.

Objectives

  • Implement learned principals to streamline their roles in administering and the distribution of naloxone
  • Understand what can be expected when encountering an opioid overdose individual
  • Understand Arkansas legislation on naloxone and the Joshua Ashley-Pauley “911 Good Samaritan” Act
  • Develop a departmental policy to establish guidelines and regulations governing the utilization of Intranasal Naloxone administration

Topics

  • Drug Overdose Death Rates
  • Your Rights Under The Law
  • Definition of Opiate
  • Types of Opioids
  • Threat to First Responders
  • How Does Overdose Occur?
  • Opioid Treatment – Naloxone
  • Intranasal Naloxone Distribution
  • Policy for Distribution of Narcan
  • Incident Reporting
  • Joshua Ashley-Pauley Act
  • SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

Course Requirements

  • This class is only available to select preapproved agencies.

This is a 1-hour class.
This class is available at no charge.

For more information, contact Latrese Atkins: 501-570-8095 or [email protected].

Upcoming Classes

January 6 – 24, 2025

February 3 – 24, 2025

March 3 – 24, 2025

April 7 – 28, 2025

May 5 – 26, 2025

June 2 – 23, 2025