Naloxone Training - August 18th

Description

Join AGC and ASAC to learn about Naloxone, a life saving over-the-counter medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses. This training will help reframe the narrative about substance use in construction by providing multiple perspectives that aim to break down stigma, promote empathy, and equip companies with practical tools and empower action. 

Description: 

Through this training participants will leave knowing what naloxone is, the overdose statistics, warning signs, preventative steps, overdose rescue, how to administer naloxone, what happens after a dose has been administered, and the policies and procedures that should exist in the workplace. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. What is Narcan? 

2. Overdose statistics 

3. Overdose warning signs 

4. Prevention steps 

5. Overdose rescue 

6. Narcan administration 

7. What happens after? 

8. Workplace policy and procedures 

9. Liability and other legal issues 

10. Building an opioid overdose response plan 

Training Provided By: 

• LB Burkhalter, Director of Business Development, Certified Naloxone Administration Trainer and Recovery Coach, Red Rocks Recovery Center 
• Heather Strong Gutierrez, MS, CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC, Safety Manager, Certified Naloxone Administration Trainer, JHL Constructors 
• David Shapiro, Senior Manager of Programs and Partnerships with the Center for Health, Work, and Environment 

For more information, please contact Nicole@agccolorado.org