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Course detail: Understanding Opioids
Opioids are powerful drugs that can relieve pain but also impair breathing, leading to brain injury and death in overdose. The rising number of deaths involving opioids is referred to as the opioid epidemic. This class discusses the epidemiology, pharmacology, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid use.
Core Competencies
- Participants will define addiction, choose the correct definition of an opioid, select from a list of examples of opioids and symptoms of opioid use.
- Participants will also describe possible consequences of opioid use and tools used to combat the effect of opioid misuse.
Who Should Attend
- All first responders and public safety personnel
Methodologies
- Self-paced online course
Course Requirements
- Complete an online exam with a 70% or better
This training is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), reflecting a commitment to public health and safety education.
