Emergency Opioid Harm Reduction Course Contents:

• This is an introductory course. For the full course, see Standard Opioid Harm Reduction.
• 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.

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:

• Hands-on training (Approximately 60 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!