The Opioid Overdose Epidemic in America (CAPCE)
- CAPCE Course ID: 24-ACME-F3-0101
- Time: 30 Minutes
- Format: Video
- CAPCE Credits: 0.5
- Practice Area(s): MFR/EMR, EMT, and Paramedic
- Category: Medical
This course will focus on the identification of opioid overdose and the treatment of this condition with Narcan by first responders. The students will gain an appreciation for the magnitude of the opioid overdose epidemic as well as an understanding of how first responders can intervene with Narcan to prevent mortality. Upon completing this course, first responders will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent an opioid overdose patient from possibly becoming another statistic.
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- Course certificates include CAPCE logo and course number.
- Credits are automatically reported to CAPCE for NREMT and State renewals
- A “credit” is a continuing education unit (CEU) or a continuing education hour (CEH).
- The course category is listed on the course homepage. Our courses use Michigan EMS licensing categories.
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- If you have an NREMT #, use your NREMT #, not the EMS ID. The NREMT Re-Registration date is also required.
- Enrollment grants access for one year. Re-watch the video or retake the quiz unlimited times.
- To earn another certificate for this course, wait at least 24 hours after completing it and then click the Reset Course button on the course page. Please note that while some states accept duplicate courses, NREMT does NOT accept courses repeated in the same re-registration period.
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