Advanced Opioid Harm Reduction (AOHR)

Advanced Opioid Harm Reduction (AOHR)

Advanced Opioid Harm Reduction (AOHR)

Standard opioid harm reduction teaches a complete program on how to respond confidently to an opioid poisoning emergency and how to administer intranasal and intramuscular naloxone, understand the ways to reduce stigma and learn strategies for self-care, including CPR.

The opioid crisis is devastating Canada, worsened by COVID-19, with 7,560 deaths in 2021. Opioid poisoning can happen to anyone. Knowing how to respond could save a life. Our goal is for no one in Canada to experience opioid poisoning without someone nearby who has a naloxone kit and knows how to use it.

A more detailed description can be found below ⬇.

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Emergency Opioid Harm Reduction Course Contents:

  • Module 1:  The Opioid Crisis in Canada: Learn about the growing opioid crisis, the impact of prescription and illegal drugs, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understand the reasons behind the crisis and how reduced access to harm reduction resources and social connection contribute to bystander reluctance.
  • Module 2:  Reducing Stigma: Examine how stigma affects opioid harm reduction and other people who use drugs. Learn how reducing stigma and using person-first language can improve access to help and health outcomes.
  • Module 3:  Understanding Opioid Poisoning Emergencies: Get introduced to opioid poisoning emergencies, including how opioids affect the body, why we use “poisoning” instead of “overdose,” and strategies to prevent emergencies.
  • Module 4:  Accessing and Administering Naloxone: Learn about naloxone, its effects, and how it temporarily reverses opioid effects. Discover how to access, prepare, and administer intranasal and intramuscular naloxone.
  • Module 5:  Introduction to CPR: Learn how to care for someone with opioid poisoning, including CPR for unresponsive individuals not breathing.
  • Module 6:  Qualities of a Helper: Discover how everyone can help in an emergency, using their unique qualities and skills to assist someone experiencing opioid poisoning.
  • Module 7:  Helping in an Opioid Poisoning Emergency: Recognize and provide care for opioid poisoning emergencies, applying CPR and naloxone administration. Learn the “Check, Call, Care” method and how to monitor the situation until help arrives.
  • Module 8:  Introduction to Self-Care: Understand the impact of emergencies on well-being and learn to manage stress. Explore the Look, Listen, Link, Live model for maintaining resilience daily and after emergencies.
  • Certificate after completion

Course Pre-Requisites:

  • Anyone 16 years of age and older 

Confidence Booster Courses:

  • Please sign up for any Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid course to gain confidence in applying your newly learned knowledge and getting hands-on experience in a classroom setting.

Course Duration:

  • Two sessions of hands-on training (Total of Approximately 120 minutes)

If you are having trouble registering for any of our courses, please contact us at programs@pacificfirstaid.ca or call us directly at (604) 638-1228. We'll be happy to manually complete the enrollment if necessary!