This half-day training is for anyone working with opiate users who may be at risk for overdose. Family members, friends, partners and loved ones of opiate users who are interested in learning about overdose prevention and response are also welcome. Opiates include drugs like heroin and prescription drugs like Oxycontin or Percocet. Training participants will learn the skills necessary to respond to an overdose, including rescue breathing and Narcan administration. At the finish of the training, participants will be certified overdose responders and will receive an overdose response kit if they choose. This training will also cover overdose risk factors, recognizing an overdose, important prevention tips. Learn how your agency can develop an overdose protocol and provide the best care to drug using program participants. We will explore how to effectively engage and talk to program participants and friends about overdose. Participants will leave with a solid foundation around overdose prevention, recognition, and response and a plan to practice overdose prevention in their work, or with friends and family.
To register, click here: https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1627/l/eng/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=51863
Location
Harm Reduction Coalition
1440 Broadway, Ste 510
Oakland, CA
United States
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