2020 AHA ALS Opioid Module

$20.00

elearning course designed to help clinical team members provide immediate treatment and care for adult opioid overdose victims

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