Students, faculty, and staff are invited to learn how to reduce the risk of opioid overdose.
Overdose prevention training is offered both in-person and virtually and will cover how to recognize the symptoms of opioid overdose, assess appropriate care, and administer naloxone. Participants will also learn how to use fentanyl test strips.
In-person training will be held on the Pullman campus on the following dates:
- Wednesday, March 11, 4–5 p.m.
Murrow Hall 242 - Thursday, April 23, 4–5 p.m.
Murrow Hall 242
Virtual training dates include:
- Thursday, Feb. 26, 4–5 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 25, 4–5 p.m.
- Thursday, April 30, 4–5 p.m.
Online training links and additional information about the Cougs for Recovery community are available on the Cougar Health Services website. All are welcome to attend and no registration is required. Free naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips will be provided (or mailed to virtual participants) at the end of the training.
Faculty on all WSU campuses are encouraged to offer students extra credit for completing overdose prevention training. To make arrangements or learn more, email cougs.forrecovery@wsu.edu.
