Events

Past Event

Naloxone Training - Open to all Columbia affiliates

September 16, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
America/New_York
Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 8th Floor, CPS Conference Room

This training session will cover:

  • Opioid overview
  • What an opioid overdose is
  • Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
  • What increases the risk of opioid overdose
  • Medication for opioid use disorders
  • What naloxone is and how it works
  • Naloxone kit: components and use
  • Response steps for a suspected overdose
  • How to administer naloxone
  • Distribution of naloxone kits

Naloxone trainings are currently offered virtually via Zoom to all members of the Columbia community, including affiliates on the Morningside/Manhattanville campus and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Naloxone kits will be available for pickup from Columbia Health or mailed to participants upon completion of training.

*Columbia Health is a Registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, recognized by New York City and State Departments of Health. This designation came as part of a collaboration with researchers from the Mailman School of Public Health and the School of General Studies. Learn more about our Opioid Education and Naloxone Training program on our website. 

Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or any other accommodation, please contact Disability Services at (212) 854-2388 or [email protected] at least 10 days in advance.

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