2020 AHA ALS Opioid Module

Description

The ALS: Opioid Module is designed to help clinical team members provide immediate treatment and care for adult opioid overdose victims. Course content includes the following:

• Pathophysiology of opioid overdose
• Special considerations on how to care for overdose patients, including naloxone administration
• Recognizing the need for high-quality CPR and the use of a defibrillator as indicated
• Information on the importance and types of resources available for individuals after an opioid overdose, including medication-assisted therapies

eLearning Course Specifications:

• Features engaging, True Adaptive™ learning
• Responsive design ensures compatibility on mobile devices and tablets
• Students can select their level of competence as they begin the course and can change their selection at any time during the course
• All curriculum is web-accessible through inclusive design (WCAG 2.1 AA)
• Ease of use for more students – works on all common browsers (no more Flash)

 

Course Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

• Describe the current opioid epidemic in the U.S.
• Explain the pathophysiology of chronic opioid use
• Describe the pathophysiology of opioid overdose
• Describe the efficacy of naloxone for opioid overdose
• Review care considerations for comprehensive treatment after an opioid overdose

 

Technical Specifications:
Compatible Devices/Operating System:

• Web Browsers: Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
• Operating Systems and Computing Hardware: Win8+ with 4GB+ RAM, MacOS 10.13+ with 4GB+ RAM, Android 8+ with 2GB+ RAM, iOS 11+ with 2GB+ RAM
• Internet Connection: Broadband – Fiber, wireless, DSL, cable modem
• While the system will run in smaller screen sizes, these are the recommended minimum sizes for the best experience: 4″ (mobile) or higher