Heroin (and other opioid) overdoses are a common cause of death among users, yet these deaths are often preventable through education, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and when possible, through the administration of naloxone (Narcan). In this workshop, participants will start by learning the essentials of preventing opioid overdose deaths including prevention, recognition, and action. Participants will receive certification as Trained Overdose Responders and become qualified to train heroin or opioid users and colleagues at their own facilities how to prevent an overdose. Please note that this training is geared towards individuals who will be participating in or setting up their own Opiate Overdose Prevention training progam in their agencies. Participants will learn about how to implement a NYSDOH-approved program with support from the Harm Reduction Coalition.

Presenters include: Sharon Stancliff, M.D., Medical Director, Harm Reduction Coalition & Caroline Rath, RPA-C, Physician Assistant, Harm Reduction Coalition

Course Fee: FREE

CASAC credits are available for this course.

For more info, contact 212-683-2334 or hrti@harmreduction.org.