Speaker Series: Narcan Training

Hosted by NECC’s Human Services Program

 Join Us for a Heartfelt and Honest Discussion on Overdose Education and Response By Eammon’s Heart Foundation

Doors open 10:30 am. Training lasts one hour.

Location:  Northern Essex Community College, Dimitry Building (45 Franklin Street Lawrence, MA 01840), Room, L244  

About this event:  
Training includes overdose education, basic overdose response, naloxone administration covers the following topics:

• • Risks for opioid overdose.
  • Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose.
  • Steps of overdose response: (1) Try to wake the person up. (2) Call 911. (3) Give naloxone. (4) Give rescue breathing until the person wakes up or medical help arrives.
  • How to administer naloxone and perform rescue breathing
  • Local Good Samaritan laws and other relevant laws and policies
  • A take-home naloxone kit

Link to register:  Narcan – Harm Reduction Training