Learn how to reverse an overdose

Become a Community First Responder with
our ten minute certification module and receive free Narcan.

Take the Course

General Public

We offer two ways to become certified as a Community First Responder and receive free naloxone.  You can either schedule a live webinar/in-person seminar for your group, or complete the interactive learning module from the comfort of your own home.

For our New England program (residents of NH, CT, VT, MA or ME) please visit URI.edu/ROTA-R


Live Webinars or In-person Seminars

Live Accredited Seminars

Help members of your school or organization become a certified Community First Responder and receive free naloxone kits to support individuals in you community.

Request a Seminar

Online Learning Modules

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.

Healthcare Professionals

Free online 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 online course and claim your CE credit!


 

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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.

About the CFRP

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.

Program Director, Clinical Professor

College of Pharmacy

anitaj@uri.edu

Pharmacy Technician II

College of Pharmacy

tammy.whan@uri.edu