This training session will cover:
- Opioid overview
- What an opioid overdose is
- Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
- What increases the risk of opioid overdose
- Medication for opioid use disorders
- What naloxone is and how it works
- Naloxone kit: components and use
- Response steps for a suspected overdose
- How to administer naloxone
- How to use Fentanyl Test Strips
- Distribution of naloxone and Fentanyl test strips kits
Fentanyl test strip and naloxone trainings are currently offered in-person to all members of the Columbia community, including Barnard College, Teachers College, Union Theological Seminary, Jewish Theological Seminary, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Attendees will be able to take a fentanyl test strip and naloxone kit or a naloxone kit only.
*Columbia Health is a Registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, recognized by New York City and State Departments of Health. This designation came as part of a collaboration with researchers from the Mailman School of Public Health and the School of General Studies. Learn more about our Opioid Education and Naloxone Training program on our website.
Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or any other accommodation, please contact Disability Services at (212) 854-2388 or [email protected] at least 10 days in advance.
