Naloxone 101 Course

This is a self-guided, interactive course on how to recognize and respond to a drug poisoning, including how to use naloxone. This course takes approximately one hour to complete. 

NaloxoneTraining.com

This quick-training tool can be used by Take Home Naloxone sites to support training individuals who are reciving a Take Home Naloxone kit. The URL for this training tool is displayed on all BC Take Home Naloxone kits. We recommend that individuals who have never taken opioid response or naloxone training first take the Naloxone 101 course listed above. 

Naloxone Training Manual

Created to support any person interested in learning how to prevent, recognize and respond to opioid overdoses. It includes the key knowledge and competencies required to administer naloxone.

SAVE ME Steps for NaloxoneTraining.com

This 6 minute instructional Video outlines the SAVE ME Steps for responding to an overdose and was developed to support the NaloxoneTraining.com web app. 

Please Note: The unregulated drug supply is unpredictable and information about how to recognize and respond to a drug poisoning (overdose) can change. The following information in this SAVE ME video has changed:

• Intramuscular naloxone should be injected into a large muscle group such as the thigh or upper arm. We no longer recommend injection into the butt/gluteal muscle
• One dose of intranasal (nasal) naloxone should be sprayed into one nostril. 
• We no longer recommend using a sternal rub to see if someone is responsive and do not recommend shaking or slapping. Instead squeeze their fingertips or the muscle between the neck and shoulder
• Naloxone wears off after 30-120 minutes. This has changed from earlier guidance of 20-90 minutes
• Breathing normally means: taking 12 or more breaths per minute AND breathing on their own AND no unusual breathing sounds. 
• Once normal breathing is restored, stop giving naloxone. Otherwise give another dose 3 minutes after the last injection or 3-5 minutes after last nasal spray. This has changed from earlier guidance of 5 minutes

We thank you for your patience as we work to update our resources.

Naloxone Training Key Takeaways

This train-the-trainer tool provides guidance for trainers to ensure that key learning takeaways (learning objectives) are covered in naloxone training sessions. This resource can also be used to reinforce learning of trainers-in-training before, during, or after education sessions. Training supplies such as VanishPoint® syringes and water ampoules with plastic breakers are available to order by registered naloxone sites.

Participant Training Checklist

This checklist provides a guidance for trainers to assess the knowledge of the participant following a naloxone training session. As the trainer/educator you should be confident that each knowledge objective was covered in the training and that the participant understands each objective.

Take Home Naloxone Training Quiz

This quick quiz is recommended for:

• Trainers to test paricipant knowledge about drug poisoning recognition and response. It is recommended that the quiz be used both as a pre and post-training assessment tool.
• Individuals to test their knowledge before and after taking the Naloxone 101 course.

This resource also includes an answer rationale to further support understanding

 

Training Certificate

This certificate may be presented to those who have completed the Take Home Naloxone training.

Training Certificate Cards - Business Size

These certificate cards may be presented to those who have completed the Take Home Naloxone training.

Train-the-Trainer Training Certificate of Completion

This certificate may be presented to individuals, by participating THN sites, who demonstrate a high level of understanding related to overdose recognition and response and intend to train other potential trainers.

Take Home Naloxone trainers, who intend to train others, should review the following recommended resources:

• Naloxone 101 Course 
• Naloxone Training Manual
• Training Competencies Checklist

Trainers should connect with participating THN sites to obtain training supplies for demonstration and practice by trainees.

Please review our complete list of training resources.

 

Why Give Breaths?

This video discusses why naloxone is only a part of the overdose response and why giving breaths is critical to keep someone alive and healthy.

How To Use Naloxone (Narcan)

This short video walks through the symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to respond with naloxone.

SAVE ME Steps to Respond to Suspected Opioid Poisoning (Colour)

Distribution Vs Exchange Poster - French

Distribution Vs Exchange Poster

Accidental Needle Stick Injury - French

Accidental Needle Stick Injury

Safe Needle Pick-Up

Stimulants 101

Facts on stimulant use.

Responding to stimulant over-use and overdose

Naloxone decals (print-ready)

'Naloxone on Site' and 'Naloxone Training Here' decals. 

Best printed on removable white vinyl

Good Samaritan Act wallet card (print-ready)

Best printed on 10m Mohawk Synthetic Poly

Take Home Naloxone Site Sign

Printable display sign for sites distributing Take Home Naloxone kits.

SAVE ME Insert - English

SAVE ME Step Insert as displayed in the Take Home Naloxone Kits (English Version).

Harm Reduction Supplies Here - Sign

Responding to a Drug Poisoning Guide Brochure

Updated June, 2024. Previously called the 'Overdose Survival Guide'.

This resources is available for order through the Take Home Naloxone program. 

See our Infographics page for details on the Take Home Naloxone program, the opioid emergency in BC, and more.