New Orleans Overdose Response Training

3900 North Causeway Blvd Suite 800,Metairie LA 70002

11 May, 2023

Description

On Thursday, May 11, at 12:30 PM CT, the Herzing University New Orleans campus will host an overdose response training with the opioid reversal drug Naloxone (NARCAN). NARCAN training will be offered to all interested students, staff, teachers and the community. After the training, participants will be able to: Describe what an opioid is, its various forms, and how opioid overdose can lead to death Identify an opioid overdose Describe the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone and identify its various forms Respond to, and reverse, an opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone (Narcan) Identify where to obtain naloxone and other harm-reduction resources in New Orleans Determine where NOHD-provided naloxone will be kept on premises After the session, all attendees will get a NARCAN kit to take home with them. Register your spot today!