Course
Recognition and Treatment of Narcotic Overdose
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Devon Capristo
MSN, FNP-C
For decades, the United States has been wrestling with an opioid overdose epidemic. This public health challenge has been influenced by various factors over time, yet unfortunately, the situation shows no signs of improvement in the foreseeable future.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 1999-2021 nearly 280,000 Americans died from prescription opioid overdoses, 152,000 died from heroin overdoses, and in 2021 alone around 71,000 Americans died from synthetic opioid overdoses (6). Many patients who overdose arrive in emergency departments across the United States every day. This course will outline the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and inform nurses of treatment options for patients who have overdosed.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Narcotic vs. Opioids vs. Opiates. What’s the Difference?
- History of Opioids
- Which Opioid is Common in Overdoses Among Americans?
- Epidemiology
- Etiology
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Evaluation
- Treatment/Management
- Patient Education
- Safety Considerations for Nurses
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss the Recognition and Treatment of Narcotic Overdose. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- List the signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose.
- Summarize how to treat and manage an opioid overdose.
- Recognize the important role nurses play in the treatment of a narcotic overdose.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: October 24, 2027
Course Offering: #407