Red Cross offers a - FREE - new course...

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

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 https://learn.redcross.ca/p/first-aid-opioid-poisoning?_ga=2.75205970.110339570.1675176900-304514185.1643726060&_gl=1*1q9hqrt*_ga*MzA0NTE0MTg1LjE2NDM3MjYwNjA.*_ga_376D8LHM0R*MTY3NTM3MTI0NS4xODkuMC4xNjc1MzcxMjQ1LjAuMC4w

In the First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies course, you will become knowledgeable and confident in how to respond to an opioid poisoning emergency, including how to administer nasal naloxone. You will learn more about opioids and naloxone and how they affect the body and will explore ways to reduce the influence of stigma. 
You will receive a free nasal naloxone kit upon completion of the course.

This course is designed for:  

• Anyone 16 years of age and older who wants to learn first aid skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize and respond to an opioid poisoning emergency.

This course has no prerequisites.

ONLINE LEARNING FORMAT: SELF-DIRECTED 
Learn at your own pace by working through the training materials independently online. 
​Duration: approximately 60 minutes, depending on the individual.