Naloxone Training

Naloxone training is offered as a full module or as separate mini-modules and patient cases. Choose one or more of the mini-modules or patient cases if you prefer a quick training to focus on a specific topic or to improve a skill. Earn continuing education credits (CE) after completing the full module.

Talking About Naloxone

(Approximately 1 hour)

This module includes an optional risk factors assessment for opioid-related harms and provides communication tips and strategies for engaging in and conducting a conversation with patients about naloxone. CE is available.

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Mini-Modules

Select these shorter trainings if you prefer not to take the full module.

Assessment: Do You Know the Risk Factors for an Opioid Overdose?

Test your knowledge of the factors that indicate whether a patient is at risk for an opioid overdose. Understanding these risk factors will help you know when to prescribe or offer naloxone.

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Engaging Patients in a Conversation

Learn how to start a conversation with patients about naloxone and educate them about the risk of overdose and the role naloxone can have in preventing overdoses.

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Reducing Stigma Surrounding Naloxone

Learn how to communicate about naloxone in a manner that is caring, compassionate, and non-stigmatizing.

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Interactive Patient Cases

Select these shorter trainings if you prefer not to take the full module.

Sonja J.

Practice strategies for engaging patients and their family, friends, and caregivers in a conversation about naloxone.

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Alex P.

Apply what you have learned about engaging with patients who could benefit from having naloxone on hand.

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Leon W.

Test your understanding about how to effectively communicate with patients about naloxone and help eliminate the stigma associated with its use.

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Page last reviewed: July 26, 2022

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control