Naloxone Education and Distribution: Healthcare Providers on the Frontline in Preventing Opioid Overdose - Sarah T. Melton, PharmD, BCPP, BCACP, FASCP - 2022



Date & Location
Thursday, July 1, 2021, 5:00 PM - Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 12:00 AM

Overview

Naloxone Education and Distribution: Healthcare Providers on the Frontline in Preventing Opioid Overdose - Sarah T. Melton, PharmD, BCPP, BCACP, FASCP - 2022

 

Publish date 6/2021

Reviewed 7/2022, 7/2023


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Objectives
At the end of this online activity, learners should be able to: 

  1. Describe validated tools and practice-based methods to assess the risk for opioid-induced respiratory depression.
  2. Identify models for overdose education and naloxone distribution that are applicable to various practice settings
  3. Discuss Good Samaritan protection provisions for health care providers, first responders, and the layperson.
  4. Describe pharmacology of naloxone.
  5. Demonstrate appropriate administration of intranasal and intramuscular naloxone products.
  6. Explain the steps in addressing an opioid overdose emergency including administration of naloxone, positioning patient in the recovery position, calling emergency medical services, rescue breathing and role of CPR, and follow-up and assessment of the patient.
  7. Discuss cost and appropriate storage of naloxone products.
  8. Provide appropriate education to at risk patients and lay persons regarding naloxone rescue.

Accreditation
ACCME Accreditation: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

CME Credit: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.