American Red Cross certified skill boost course providing training in what to do if you suspect someone is suffering an opioid overdose.
Course name: American Red Cross Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration
Certified?: Yes - American Red Cross Certification (certificate valid two years). Meets many OSHA and workplace requirements.
Instructor-led or online: Instructor-led in-person class
Topics covered: You will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, how to provide case based on the person's level or breathing and consciousness and how to give naloxone using several different available products.
Class description: Using a combination of materials, including training naloxone devices we will practice the steps involved in identifying and providing care for a suspected overdose, and how to monitor for more severe injuries. Class length is approximately 45 minutes.
Location: n/a
Price: Please get in touch with group size.
Group sizes: Up to twelve participants
Skill Boosts available? n/a
Pre-requisites: A valid and current certification in First Aid and/or CPR/AED (including First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguarding, EMR, RTE). A skill boost can also be added to a First Aid/CPR/AED course.
