What to know
- Learn how to use a trauma-informed approach when interacting with a person who has experienced an overdose.
- This is a free course developed for first responders and post-overdose outreach teams.
- This is module 3 in a series of 5.
Module 3 of 5
The Overdose Epidemic. View all modules.
This module:
- Explores factors that contributed to the overdose epidemic.
- Defines and discusses polysubstance use.
- Identifies key risk factors for overdose.
- Examines the impact of the epidemic on first responders.
First responders can earn Continuing Education Units for taking the course.
Content Source:
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control