This online course addresses the training requirements for Naloxone Kits in the workplace in Ontario. In Ontario, construction projects are regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ontario Regulation 213/91: (reference e-law). The Ontario government has introduced an amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act requiring life-saving naloxone kits in workplaces where workers are at risk of an overdose. Naloxone is a medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and allows time for medical help to arrive.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the legal requirements and duties for the storage and use of Naloxone kits in the workplace.
- Identify types of Naloxone utilized in the general industry.
- Identify Naloxone training requirements.
- Identify elements of fire protection, including proper hazard assessments, and fire safety plans.
- Administer Naloxone.
- End the stigma and prevent opioid overdose-related deaths.
Duration:
1 hour
Certificate:
- You must obtain 80% on the final assessment to receive your completion certificate.
Platforms:
- Courses can be accessed on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices using all browsers and Brightspace Pulse App (available in App Store and Google Play).
Cost:
Free