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AHA ALS Opioid Module
Class Price:	$35.00

The ALS: Opioid Module is designed to help clinical team members provide immediate treatment and care for adult opioid overdose victims. Course content includes the following:

• Pathophysiology of opioid overdose
• Special considerations on how to care for overdose patients, including naloxone administration
• Recognizing the need for high-quality CPR and the use of a defibrillator as indicated
• Information on the importance and types of resources available for individuals after an opioid overdose, including medication-assisted therapies

Course Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

• Describe the current opioid epidemic in the U.S.
• Explain the pathophysiology of chronic opioid use
• Describe the pathophysiology of opioid overdose
• Describe the efficacy of naloxone for opioid overdose
• Review care considerations for comprehensive treatment after an opioid overdose