Self-Paced Video-Based Learning

Highly Recommended by 92% of the People Who Have Taken the Course

Course Description

In this course you will learn steps to prevent an opioid overdose,how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, information about naloxone and how it works, how to administer intranasal and intramuscular naloxone, and what to expect after administration. 

Also includes a brief review of the opioid health crisis current conditions and trends, naloxone laws, and how to access naloxone.

This course is for laypersons which includes, but notlimited to: businesses, organizations, community members, correctional facilities, educators, faith groups, government, health care professionals, parents and caregivers, pharmacies, school nurses, senior living facilities, soberliving communities, treatment and recovery centers, etc.

Note: The training does not provide the credentials to be a Naloxone Distribution Entity or provide naloxone. State requirements differ. Check with your local state HHS or Health Departments for specific requirements for your state. 

Download Overview: Layperson-Naloxone-NARCAN-Administration-Overview.pdf

What You Will Learn

At the completion of the course, you will be able to

  • Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose.

  • Demonstrate how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone.

  • Discuss the role of harm reduction in the overall opioid public health crisis solutions / action plan / strategy.

  • List a minimum of three overdose prevention tips for people who use drugs (PWUD).

Course CE Credits and Certificate Program

In partnership with Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education, Overdose Lifeline has developed layperson and clinician CE courses and Certificate Program on Addiction / Substance Use Disorder with an Opioid Specialization.

The course and the certificate program are structured to support the continuing educational needs of nursing professionals. An individual may pursue individual course CE credits or complete the entire Certificate Program (20 credits). 

CE Accreditation Statement:

Purdue University Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hours.

Release Date:  12/06/2019

Expiration Date:  04/18/2027

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Completing when it is convenient for you.

  • Video-based Online Learning

  • Highly Rated: 4.88 Rating. 92% Would Recommend.

  • On Your Schedule — At Your Own Pace

  • Progress is Tracked So You Can Pick Up Where You Left Off

  • Gain Knowledge or Fulfill Educational or Professional Requirements

  • Certificate Delivered Upon Successful Course Completion

What People Are Saying

Layperson Naloxone (NARCAN) Administration

"This training gave a great overview of opioids and their affects on the body. It also allows the participant the ability to learn about recovery practices and not just the addiction side, which I thought was excellent! The training also taught about naloxone, reasons for its use, history and how to administer."

"Very helpful to learn the signs and symptoms of overdose and methods of delivering treatment. Resources for overdose prevention and treatment."

"The statistics, education, and epidemic information was outstanding. The diagrams and demonstrations showing the administration of narcan was very helpful."

"I learned a lot about what contributed to the Opioid Epidemic. I was unfamiliar with statistics that related to the overdose epidemic, and they are staggering. I also appreciated learning how Naloxone works in the body and how it reverses effects of an overdose."
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Course Reviewer

The course material has been reviewed by subject matter expert: Carl A. Rochelle, Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) and Brad Ray, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Additional Course Notes

  • The course may be accessed from a computer, tablet or mobile device. Internet access is required as are speakers for audio.

  • The following web browsers are supported: Desktop - Firefox, Safari, Chrome, and Edge. Note the course platform does not support Internet Explorer. Mobile - iOS Safari: 11 and up, Chrome, Samsung Internet.

  • The course will remain available in your account for six months - allowing you to complete the course at your own pace and return to the course later for review of key concepts.

  • All faculty, staff and reviewers involved in the planning, review or presentation of continuing education activities provided by Purdue University College of Pharmacy are required to disclose to the audience any commercial financial affiliations with ineligible companies related to the content of the presentation or enduring material. All planning committee members, writers, staff and reviewers of Overdose Lifeline and Purdue University have no relationships to disclose.

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