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Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Training (1pm Session)
June 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Prepare your team. Strengthen your community.
Every second matters during an overdose emergency. This 2-hour virtual training is designed for individuals who will be responsible for training staff, teams, peers, organizations, or community members in the proper use of Naloxone.
Participants will be prepared to confidently teach others how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan safely and effectively.
One trained person can save a life. One trainer can prepare hundreds more.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for any drug user health workforce member who will train staff, peers, or community members, including, but not limited to:
- Behavioral health professionals
- Community outreach staff
- Peer recovery specialists
- School and youth program staff
- Healthcare workers
- Public safety personnel
- Workplace wellness coordinators
- Anyone responsible for training staff on overdose response protocols
What You’ll Learn
During this virtual training, participants will learn how to effectively teach their teams how to:
- List the names of common opioids
- Identify an opioid overdose
- Demonstrate the steps for administering naloxone
- Describe the Maryland laws surrounding administering naloxone and other protections provided when seeking emergency medical help
- Engage in compassionate education and outreach utilizing culturally humble language and tools
Why This Training Matters
The opioid crisis continues to impact families, workplaces, schools, and communities across Maryland. Having trained responders in every organization can make the difference between life and death.
Knowledge creates readiness. Readiness creates action. Action saves lives.
Questions?
For additional information about the Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Program, please contact [email protected].