We offer two ways to become certified as a Community First Responder and receive free naloxone (Narcan) by mail for Rhode Island residents. You can complete either a live webinar/in-person seminar or the interactive learning modules – all from the comfort of your own home. Help members of your group or organization become a certified Community First Responder and receive free naloxone kits to support individuals in you community. Community members are invited to browse through our 6 interactive, educational learning modules with in-depth information about the opioid epidemic, including how to recognize and respond to an overdose. Each module takes about 10 minutes to complete and provides valuable resources to help you or a loved one connect with prevention, treatment and recovery options in Rhode Island and nationwide. Free continuing education 0.5 hr CEU each, online modules available for nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and licensed mental health counselors. Click on the photo or title below to start your course and claim your CE credit! La naloxona (Narcan®) es un medicamento que puede revertir una sobredosis provocada por una droga opioide. Puede completar el curso en diez minutos de aprendizaje interactivo, todo desde la comodidad de su hogar y recibir su propio estuche de naloxona por correo. The goals of the Community First Responder Program are to educate communities about opioid misuse, and provide resources to these communities to help address opioid misuse including the opioid overdose antidote naloxone. Research Fellow
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