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Opioid Overdose and OORM Administration – Online Inservice

In recent years, the rise in opioid overdoses has presented a significant public health challenge, necessitating a swift and informed response from healthcare professionals. Opioid overdoses can result in respiratory depression, leading to potentially fatal consequences if not promptly addressed. Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications (OORM) are readily available opioid antagonists that play a crucial role in reversing the effects of opioid overdose by quickly restoring respiratory function and preventing death. As frontline responders in emergency and healthcare settings, understanding the signs of opioid overdose and the proper administration of an OORM is paramount for healthcare professionals to effectively intervene and save lives.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

List some of the commonly used opioid drugs.
Recite the different scheduled drug classes.
State the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose.
State the risk factors for opioid overdoses.
Define opioid antagonists and how they reverse the effects of opioids.
Explain the importance of rescue breaths and compressions for non-breathing and/or pulseless patients.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

What Are Opioids?

Chapter 2: Opioid Overdose

Statistics
Signs/Symptoms
Risk Factors

Chapter 3: Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications (OORM)

NARCAN® (naloxone)
- Administering NARCAN® Nasal Spray
OPVEE® (nalmefene)
- Administering OPVEE® Nasal Spray
Rescue Breaths & Chest Compressions

Chapter 4: References

Chapter 5: Implicit Bias Mandate

Price: $10.00

Contact Hour: 1

Course Author

Kendall Moore

Kendall is a 2022 Magna Cum Laude graduate from Tyler Junior College with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She has a deep passion for nutrition and hormone health, is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association, and is currently enrolled in Pacific College's RN-to-BSN in Holistic Nursing program. Upon graduation, Kendall intends to begin a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program to further expand her expertise.

In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, Kendall serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Pedagogy, where she manages the day-to-day operations of the company while simultaneously attending school and authoring educational courses. Her unique blend of leadership, clinical knowledge, and dedication to holistic health reflects her commitment to advancing both patient care and healthcare education.

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Course Accreditation

Provider approved by the Florida, New Hampshire, and Wyoming Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants, CE Broker Provider #: 50-13256.