Online / Trainer course
School Naloxone Opioid Overdose Training
Course Overview
The School Naloxone Opioid Overdose Training has been specifically developed to assist school professionals in overdose prevention and response. The training course will discuss the need for a school-based opioid emergency response planning and preparedness and teach school personnel how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone.
The course is available as a self-paced online course, as a trainer program for in-person and virtual settings, or delviered by Overdose Lifeline as live online and on-site training for groups of five or more.
Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. with nearly 80,500 lives lost in 2024 with overdose deaths for 15-24 youth / young adults 147% higher since the beginning of the opioid health crisis.
Opioid overdose is life-threatening and requires immediate emergency attention.
It is imperative for schools to prepare for a potential overdose emergency. It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that the safe and effective management of opioid-related overdoses in schools must be incorporated into the school emergency preparedness and response plans.
Note: The training does not provide the credentials to be a Naloxone Distribution Entity. State requirements differ. Therefore please check with your local state HHS or Health Departments for specific requirements for your state.
What You Will Learn
- Explain the need for school-based opioid emergency response planning and preparedness
- Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
- Demonstrate how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone
Are You an Indiana School?
Free training may be available for Indiana Schools. Learn about the Indiana School Naloxone Project or visit the Indiana School Naloxone Opioid Overdose Training online course.
Looking for a Youth Opioid Prevention Program?
Learn about This is Not About Drugs (TINAD), a youth education program that addresses youth substance use with an emphasis on opioids (prescription pain medication, fentanyl and heroin). Get More Info
Course Outline
- Prerequisite Learning: Substance Use Disorder
a. Brief Review of Addiction / Substance Use Disorder
b. The Necessity to Treat Addiction as a Chronic
Disease - Prerequisite: Stigma and Substance Use Disorder
a. Stigma and SUD
b. Perspective: Marvetta
c. Perspective: Matt - Prerequisite: Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
- School Naloxone Opioid Overdose Training
a. The Need for an Opioid Overdose School Emergency Response Plan
b. Perspective: Amy
c. Assess and Identify the Signs of an Opioid Overdose
d. Naloxone Administration – Reversing an Opioid Overdose
e. Intranasal Naloxone Demonstration
f. Integrate Opioid Overdose Response Into School
Online Course
Self-Paced / Self-Directed
Take the online course from anywhere. Completing the course when most convenient for you. Certificate delivered at course completion.
Fees
Individual Course: $30
Special group rates for 5 or more
Trainer Program
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Our programs are built on evidence, rooted in compassion, and designed to make staff and community education easier, more effective, and more engaging for diverse audiences.
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Training and Annual Licensing Fee: $380
- Group Licensing Available.
- Optional Printed Trainers Kit additional $65/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.
