Naloxone Training for Pre-Health Students
Join us for a vital hands-on training session designed specifically for pre-health students to learn how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using Naloxone (NARCAN). As future healthcare professionals, understanding the opioid crisis and being equipped to intervene in life-threatening situations is essential.
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This workshop will cover: The science of opioid overdose: What happens in the body and why it’s dangerous. Recognizing signs of overdose: How to identify when someone needs help. How Naloxone works: Mechanism of action and effectiveness. Proper administration techniques: Step-by-step guidance on using NARCAN nasal spray. Legal and ethical considerations: Good Samaritan laws and patient care responsibilities. Real-world scenarios and role-play: Practice responding in simulated overdose situations. Why Attend? Gain a valuable certification in opioid overdose response. Enhance your clinical readiness and community health impact. Build confidence in emergency intervention skills. Contribute meaningfully to public health efforts. Who Should Attend? This training is ideal for students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, or any healthcare-related field. This training will be conducted by the Manhattan Staten Island Area Health Education Center.