CE / Trainer course
First Responder Naloxone
Course Overview
Developed specifically for First Responders, this course will provide a foundational understanding of the opioid public health crisis and the overdose epidemic and how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
If you are an Indiana First Responder, visit the Indiana First Responder Course page.
As an approved Law Enforcement Training Board training provider (#47-1333720), Overdose Lifeline online training courses meet annual in-service training requirements for Indiana Law Enforcement officers and support personnel, specifically for Mental Illness, Addiction & Disabilities IC 5-2-1-9(g).
For first responders in states other than Indiana, before beginning any of the Overdose Lifeline online courses we recommend that you verify that the course is of suitable subject matter and content for annual in-service training with your Department’s Certified Instructor.
What You Will Learn
- Acquire a foundational understanding of the opioid public health crisis and the overdose epidemic
- Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
- Demonstrate how to administer the intranasal opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone
Course Outline
- Brief Review of the Disease of Addiction
- Opioid Overview
- The Overdose Epidemic
a. Data, Trends and Impact - Recognizing and Preventing an Opioid Overdose
a. Who is at Risk of an Overdose
b. The Danger of Exposure
c. Factors that Increase Heroin Overdose
d. Patient Presentation and Environmental Signs
e. Harm Reduction Definition - Responding to an Overdose
a. What is Naloxone
b. Naloxone Laws
c. Why Use Naloxone
d. How Opioids Affect the Central Nervous System
e. How Naloxone Stops an Overdose
f. Myths and Truths About Naloxone
g. PAARI – Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative - Naloxone Administration
a. Intranasal Naloxone Administration (ADAPT)
b. Intranasal Naloxone Administration (AMPHASTAR)
c. Post Administration
d. General Naloxone Information - Resources
Online Course
1.5 Credits
On-demand online continuing education for meeting in-service training requirements.
Fees
Individual Course: $35
Trainer Program
Get Certified. Train Others.
Our programs are built on evidence and designed to make staff / department education easier, more effective, and more engaging.
Turnkey Program. Trainer Online Resource Center includes customizable presentation slides with trainer notes and script, versions for different session lengths, and all supporting materials—surveys, handouts, activities, poll questions, certificates, and more.
Training and Annual Licensing Fee: $380
- Group Licensing Available.
- Optional Printed Trainers Kit additional $55/person
Program Discounts
- 15% discount for 6+ trainers
- 15% discount for multi-program purchases
Virtual Group Training
We bring the training to you—virtually. Group sessions are available for five or more participants and can be customized to meet the specific needs of your organization.
Depending on your goals, sessions can incorporate interactive elements such as quizzes, polls, breakout discussions, and other tools to deepen learning, boost engagement, and capture outcomes.
Contact us to learn more or request a tailored quote.
