Course information

A03 - NALOXONE TRAINING

Provider: Western Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force

Address: Unit 6, Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, Galway

Web: http://www.wrdatf.ie/

Contact: Western Regional Drugs Task Force

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Email: training@wrdtf.ie

Telephone: 091 480056

Category A : Short or basic level courses
Format

In-person

Objectives

Naloxone is a prescription medication which has the potential to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose (e.g. Heroin, methadone & codeine) and can help to keep the person alive until an ambulance arrives. The aim of the training is to enable workers to diagnose and treat suspected opioid overdose and to supply and administer Naloxone in emergency situations competently and safely. It is advised that only those workers who have successfully completed the training on CPR may undertake the Diagnosis and Treatment of Suspected Narcotic (i.e. Opioid) Overdose and the Supply and Administration of Naloxone Programme.

On completion of the course participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the signs of an opiate overdose
  • Know how to deal with someone in an overdose
  • Know how to administer Intramuscular Naloxone
  • Know how to administer Intranasal Naloxone 
Content

This course covers the following:

  • What are opiates?
  • Recognise the signs of an opiate overdose
  • Undertake the appropriate steps in dealing with someone in an overdose COVID-19 CPR
  • Guidelines Wearing PPE
  •  What is Naloxone?
  • Administration of Intramuscular Naloxone
  • Administration of Intranasal Naloxone
  • Post CPR Procedures
  • Client Education
Target Group

This training is for staff in services supporting opiode users as well as family members who wish to learn more and be able to respond in an overdose situation.

Entry Requirement

This training is for those living in the West of Ireland, though we will accept trainees from outside the west who are willing to travel to training.

Selection Procedure

See the WRDATF website for more information and booking form (see training calendar) https://www.wrdatf.ie/training.php

Qualification
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded on completion of the training
Assessment
n.a.
Accreditation
n.a.
Background

The WRDATF Family Support Workers are Naloxone trainers as part of the national HSE roll out of the Naloxone training programme.

Dates / Availability
6 March 2024, 1-4pm. Contact WRDATF for future dates
Location
In person training South Roscommon FRC
Region
Connacht
Application
Complete the general booking form, which can be found in the WRDATF training calendar or email: training@wrdtf.ie
Cost
n.a.