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AHA ALS: Advanced, Opioid Module
Class Price:	$20.99

ALS: Advanced is eLearning modules for advanced healthcare providers seeking additional content or Continuing Education (CE) Credit beyond ACLS.

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, and
• Information on the importance and types of resources available for individuals after an opioid overdose, including medication-assisted therapies.

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, and
• Review care considerations for comprehensive treatment after an opioid overdose.