Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Implementation

The following Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Implementation Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on recognizing the signs of opioid overdose, administering naloxone safely in community and clinical settings, and implementing evidence-based, legally compliant overdose response protocols that protect both patients and staff.

What you will learn:

• Overview of the opioid epidemic and its public health impact

• Types of opioids, overdose risks, and respiratory depression mechanisms

• Naloxone basics: pharmacology, administration routes, and safety

• Step-by-step opioid overdose response procedures

• Monitoring, documentation, and post-administration care

• Legal protections, Good Samaritan laws, and compliance requirements

• Best practices for naloxone storage, access, and program implementation

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 1 hour & 15 minutes; CME 1.25.

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.  American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.  Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity. Providers approved by California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider # 18138 for 1.25 Contact Hours. Our continuing education program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare professionals as they strive to improve patient care outcomes and maintain a safe workspace. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address identified educational needs that support the continuous professional development of our healthcare community.

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of HHS, NIH, CDC, DOJ, DOL, OMH, NIMHD, EEOC, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Education, HRSA, CMS, VA, The Joint Commission, AHRQ, FDA, and OCR (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by HHS, NIH, CDC, DOJ, DOL, OMH, NIMHD, EEOC, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Education, HRSA, CMS, VA, The Joint Commission, AHRQ, FDA, or OCR, or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2026 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.