Opioid Overdose for Emergency Medical
Learn about the impact of the opioid epidemic and how to recognize and treat potential opioid overdoses. Essential for EMS professionals combatting the crisis.
About this course
This course provides EMS professionals with an overview of the impact of the opioid epidemic on the United States and why opioids are so addictive, how to recognize a potential opioid overdose, recommended measures for treating overdoses in the field, and steps to take to help a community combat the opioid crisis.
Course Accreditation
This course is approved for the following professions. You can get more details on each profession by clicking on it.
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Requirements
Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 10
- Mac OS X 10.1+
- iOS 10+
- Android 4.3+
- Google Chrome
- Microsft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Broadband Internet Connection: T1
- Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection