Naloxone Training: The Basics
The following naloxone training resources provide basic information about naloxone as well as how to prevent, recognize and respond to an opioid drug poisoning (overdose).
Please be aware that the the unregulated drug supply is unpredictable and information about how to recognize and respond to a drug poisoning (overdose) can change.
Naloxone Frequently Asked Questions
This information sheet provides information about naloxone, how it works and addresses common questions related to storage and use.
NaloxoneTraining.com
This quick-training tool can be used by Take Home Naloxone sites to support training individuals who are reciving a Take Home Naloxone kit. The URL for this training tool is displayed on all BC Take Home Naloxone kits. We recommend that individuals who have never taken opioid response or naloxone training first take the Naloxone 101 course listed above.
VIDEO - SAVE ME Steps to Save a Life
This video combines separate training modules to provide an overview of how to recognize and respond to an opioid poisoning (overdose) using the SAVE ME Steps using either Intramuscular (injectable) or Intranasal (nasal) naloxone.
Naloxone 101 Course
This is a self-guided, interactive course on how to recognize and respond to a drug poisoning, including how to use naloxone. This course takes approximately one hour to complete.
Created to support any person interested in learning how to prevent, recognize and respond to opioid opioid poisoning. It includes the key knowledge and competencies required to administer naloxone.
Nasal Naloxone Quick Tips
Quick tips to support responding to opioid poisonign using nasal naloxone.
Each type of naloxone reverses opioid poisonings. Each type has benefits and limitations.
Decide which naloxone works best for you.
Responding to a Drug Poisoning Guide (Brochure)
Previously called the 'Overdose Survival Guide'. This resource is available to order for sites registered in the Take Home Naloxone program.
Additional Resources
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Harm Reduction Manual
The BCCDC and FNHA recently developed the Harm Reduction Manual to bring together best practice guidance for anyone who provides services to people who use substances across BC.
This manual is intended to be a learning tool and reference guide for policymakers and service providers - including nurses, social workers, peer workers, mental health staff, housing workers, and more. It aims to support the delivery of high-quality harm reduction services across a range of health and social service settings and across the comprehensive system of substance use care.
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Responding to Complex Drug Poisoning
Harm Reduction Manual - Overdose Prevention Services
For more information on best practices for anyone trained and able to respond to an opioid poisoning outside of a hospital setting, please refer to Section 10 - Opioid Poisoning Response of the BCCDC/FNHA co-developed Harm Reduction Manual.
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Signs, Postcards & Inserts
Naloxone decals (print-ready)
'Naloxone on Site' and 'Naloxone Training Here' decals.
Best printed on removable white vinyl
SAVE ME Insert - English
SAVE ME Step Insert as displayed in the Take Home Naloxone Kits (English Version).
