We are looking forward to another Opioids & Naxolone Training for school nurses and other school staff responsible for administering Narcan® in the event of an opiate overdose. This virtual event is hosted by the Rayce Rudeen Foundation in collaboration with the WSU College of Pharmacy.

• Washington State’s mandate of naloxone
• Current data about the increase in opioid use, especially fentanyl
• How naloxone works in the body and its role in opioid reversal
• Identifying signs and symptoms of possible overdose situations where naloxone might  be warranted
• When to use it (identifying signs of overdose)
• The different types of naloxone and how to administer them
• How to apply the steps for responding to an opioid overdose
• School protocol, storage of Narcan®, and best practices/staff support after administration of Narcan®
• Protocol for supporting students who received naloxone and their families