Utah County offers a free, 75-minute class on overdose prevention and how to administer Naloxone. This page provides a brief summary and sample of what you will learn in that class.
If you are interested in attending a class or scheduling a class at your place of business for staff training, please contact Mekel Jones at MekelJ@utahcounty.gov
Introduction to Opioids
- What an opioid is.
- Common types of opioids.
- How an overdose can occur.
- Who is at risk of overdose.
How to Respond to an Overdose
- Recognize the signs of an overdose.
- React by calling 9-1-1 and trying to wake the person.
- Reverse the overdose by administering Naloxone.
- Respond by providing rescue breathing or CPR.
- Refer them to EMS and treatment services, stay until help arrives.
Overdose Prevention Resources
- Where to learn more.
- Where and how to get a Naloxone kit.
- Where to dispose of medications.
- How to access substance use treatment.
If you are interested in attending a class or scheduling a class at your place of business for staff training, please contact Mekel Jones at MekelJ@utahcounty.gov
