The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine’s Overdose Response Program (ORP) facilitates the provision of free naloxone training and naloxone kits to all students, faculty, and staff across all schools and departments at UMB – both for occupational and social preparedness purposes. Naloxone training empowers individuals with the necessary tools to be initial responders in emergency overdose situations.
We welcome any UMB-affiliated group, department or school to request our in-person training facilitation services by clicking the following link and completing the request form:
Participants in the training will learn:
Current statistics for overdose fatalities in the State of Maryland
How to recognize the symptoms and signs of opioid overdose
How to engage with someone possibly experiencing an opioid overdose
The proper use and administration of naloxone
Proper rescue breathing technique
The importance of contacting emergency medical services
The care of an individual after the administration of naloxone
Information on the Good Samaritan Law