Harm Reduction Support Following an Opioid Overdose Reversal — Part 1

This two-part course will provide health and human service providers with a comprehensive overview of harm reduction support for individuals who have experienced a reversal of an opioid overdose. These courses will review the factors that place a person at risk for overdose and strategies for reducing the risk of future overdose.  They will focus on information and referrals that providers can offer an individual after an overdose as well as best practices for agencies to have in place when providing support to clients who have experienced a reversal of an overdose.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

·       Explain risk factors for opioid overdose and strategies to reduce these risks;

·       Describe the impact of naloxone on someone whose overdose was successfully reversed;

·       Dispel myths regarding opiate overdose and administration of naloxone;

·       Describe strategies for effectively working with others at the scene of an overdose or in the emergency room, including hospital personnel, EMS, law enforcement and bystanders;

·       List a range of post-care information including referrals to Buprenorphine, syringe services programs, obtaining naloxone, and others;

·       Negotiate a safety plan with the individual who has experienced an opioid overdose;

·       Provide ongoing support for program staff and peer workers who have responded to or witnessed an overdose.

Prerequisite: Overdose Prevention and Response, Naloxone Training

Audience: Staff and Peer Workers connected to Drug User Health hubs, health and human service providers who work with people who use drugs.

 

 

register here

National Harm Reduction Coalition logo in black bold text, underlined
The owner of this website has made a committment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility.