Naloxone Training: Learn How to Respond to an Overdose Emergency
On April 5,2018,U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams released a public health advisory urging Americans to carry naloxone, a potentially lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes.
Attend this 90-minute training to learn about naloxone and how to administer it. The Minnesota Department of Health encourages Minnesotans to have naloxone on hand for themselves, family members or anyone else at risk of an opioid overdose.
A limited number of free Naloxone kits will be available to take home at the end of the session. Anyone in Minnesota may get naloxone at a pharmacy without a prescription.
When: Two training dates available!
Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:00–2:30 p.m. or
Thursday, December 5, 2019, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, No registration required
Who Should Attend: Community members, first responders, and providers interested in overdose prevention are invited to attend. If you are concerned that you, a loved one, or someone in your community is at risk for overdosing on heroin or prescription pain medication, this training is for you.
Learning Objectives:
- What naloxone (Narcan) is
- How it works
- How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
- When to give naloxone to a person who has overdosed
For more information, contact: Kris Kelly at [email protected] Phone: 612-986-4906