OVERVIEW

This CE course for Registered Nurses (RNs) on Opioid Overdose Management provides essential training to recognize and respond effectively to opioid overdose emergencies. Nurses will explore the clinical presentation of opioid toxicity, appropriate naloxone administration techniques, and post-reversal patient care. The course also examines methadone's role in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment and addresses related challenges, such as withdrawal and respiratory complications. Emphasizing the importance of patient education, the course empowers nurses to improve safety and adherence across diverse care settings, ensuring comprehensive management and prevention strategies for at-risk populations.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with opioid overdose, and recognize the need for immediate intervention.
  • Learn the appropriate use of naloxone, including dosing, administration routes, and post-reversal monitoring.
  • Identify methadone's role in opioid use disorder treatment and manage its side effects and risks.
  • Recognize complications associated with opioid use and develop strategies for management.
  • Educate patients on opioid safety, adherence, and the risks of misuse.

Who Should Do This Course

This course is specifically designed for:

  • Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

It is highly relevant for professionals working in:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Primary Care
  • Geriatrics
  • Pediatrics

Did You Know?

  • In 2021, over 80,000 people died from opioid overdoses in the U.S. alone (CDC, 2022).
  • Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose within 2–3 minutes (SAMHSA, 2023).
  • Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, increasing overdose risk (DEA, 2023).
  • Nurses are often the first to respond in overdose emergencies, making training essential (ANA, 2021).
  • Methadone has been shown to reduce mortality in people with opioid use disorder by up to 50% (NIDA, 2022).
Credits

Nursing Accreditation Statement
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17890, for 1 contact hour.

Release Date: December 01, 2025
Expiration Date: November 30, 2026

  • 1 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    NursingNursesNurse Practitioners

    SPECIALITIES

    Emergency MedicineAddiction MedicineCritical care NursingPain ManagementPrimary CareMental Health and LawPsychiatryPediatricsGeriatricsNurse PractitionersNursing

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