Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning

  • Canadian Red Cross Certified
  • 100% Online & Self-Paced
  • Naloxone Administration (Intranasal & Intramuscular)

Canadian Red Cross online training for anyone 16 and older who wants to learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid poisoning emergency.

Who is this course for?

Opioid poisoning can happen anywhere. A fast response can help prevent death and serious harm. This training is essential for:

Community & social support workers
Security & customer service personnel
Teachers, university staff & students
First Aid responders & safety officers
Employers seeking stigma reduction
Concerned family members & individuals

What you will learn

This course helps learners become more knowledgeable and confident in responding to an opioid poisoning emergency, including:

1

Signs & Symptoms

How to identify the physical signs and symptoms of opioid poisoning.

2

Naloxone Mechanics

Understanding what naloxone is and how it works to temporarily reverse opioid poisoning.

3

Administration Protocols

How to safely administer intranasal (spray) and intramuscular (injection) naloxone.

4

Stigma & Support

How stigma affects opioid poisoning response and how to provide supportive, non-judgmental care.

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Course
Course FormatOnline, Self-Paced
Time to CompleteApproximately 1 Hour
Course Cost$29plus HST
Register for Opioid Poisoning Online

Note: Registering will redirect you to checkout. Your course login credentials will be emailed to you within a few hours of registration.

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