Description
Participants of this course have received training in the application and use of Narcan Sprays commonly referred to as Naloxone Sprays. As part of the training the participants of this course received include the following elements:
- Understanding the problem of Opioid Overdoses in Ontario
- An understanding of what are “opioids” and how it effects the body
- An understanding of what is Narcan and how is it administered.
- How to recognize an opioid overdose
- How to respond to a possible opioid overdose, including calling emergency services and administering basic first aid if required.
- When should Naloxone sprays be administered
- How to administer Naloxone sprays
- Precautions that need to be taken when administering Naloxone
- What to do after Naloxone has been given to a person
- Where to get additional information about Opioid usage and Addictions.
This course is offered free to business in Ontario. Industrial Safety Trainers offers this no-cost training element as part of the following safety training programs:
- Competent Supervisor (for H&S reps, and front line supervisors)
- Reasonable Suspicion Training
- As part of a companies Health & Safety Day training programs (to be arranged on a one by one basis)
Click here to download a free Opioid Risk Assessment to help you determine if your business would be required to provide Naloxone Kits
For more information on Naloxone Kits, click here. https://www.ontario.ca/page/naloxone-workplace