Announcing Overdose Lifeline Learning
Self-Paced Online Learning Courses with Certificate
Overdose Lifeline has worked with subject matter experts to develop a series of educational courses specific to the opioid health crisis and addiction / substance use disorder. These training courses are for individuals, parents, healthcare professionals, businesses and organizations who are working to prevent and reduce the effects of the opioid public health crisis and addiction/substance use disorder. As well as groups who serve individuals at risk for an opioid misuse/addiction or overdose.
Take online courses from anywhere, completing the coursework when it is convenient for you.
On Your Schedule - At Your Own Pace
Start your course. Pause. Return when convenient. Your progress is tracked - allowing
you to pick-up where you last left off. Plus, your course access continues for six months - allowing you to return and refresh your knowledge on key topics and areas. |
Gain Knowledge - Professional Development
Are you looking to learn more about the opioid health crisis or substance use disorder? Our individual courses can be a great way to increase your knowledge or fulfill educational or professional requirements.
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Certificate Included
Overdose Lifeline's courses include a "Certificate of Completion" delivered upon 100% course completion and achievement of a 80% minimum passing grade on the final exam.
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Have questions about the self-paced online learning courses? Interested in on-site or live online training (available for groups of five or more)? Please contact training@overdoselifeline.org | 844 554 3354 or fill out our online form.
Announcing: CE and Certificate Program
In partnership with Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education, and funding from the Employers Forum of Indiana and the Amerisource Bergen Foundation, Overdose Lifeline is developing layperson and clinician CE and certificate program on Addiction / Substance Use Disorder with an Opioid Specialization.
The program will assist clinicians in building knowledge and competency in the underserved area - substance use disorder/opioid crisis. As well as, for those from other disciplines who have a role in addressing the opioid crisis or who want to learn more about substance use disorder and the opioid public health crisis. The program is structured to support the educational needs of healthcare clinicians, students and the layperson. An individual may pursue individual course CEUs or complete the entire certificate program (20 credits).
The program will assist clinicians in building knowledge and competency in the underserved area - substance use disorder/opioid crisis. As well as, for those from other disciplines who have a role in addressing the opioid crisis or who want to learn more about substance use disorder and the opioid public health crisis. The program is structured to support the educational needs of healthcare clinicians, students and the layperson. An individual may pursue individual course CEUs or complete the entire certificate program (20 credits).
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When complete, this will provide CE/Certificate for the following accreditations:
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Transitional Process: Overdose Lifeline’s published courses are currently undergoing accreditation review. They will transition from a Overdose Lifeline “Certificate of Completion” to a Purdue University certificate upon completion of the review and accreditation process in late September/October. Future courses will publish with the accreditation process already completed.
If you registered and are taking the published courses in AUG or SEP and wish to be able to apply for CEUs, please send an email to training@overdoselifeline.org with subject: “CEUs” so that we may better respond to your email and outline the required process.
If you registered and are taking the published courses in AUG or SEP and wish to be able to apply for CEUs, please send an email to training@overdoselifeline.org with subject: “CEUs” so that we may better respond to your email and outline the required process.
Course Listing
Removing the Shame and Stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) / Addiction $45.00 (OCT/NOV 2019 CEU)
In this course you will learn about the role that shame and stigma plays in substance use disorder (disease of addiction) by looking at the effect this has on the individuals, families/caregivers, and communities. The course will review the consequences of shame and stigma associated with the disease of addiction, why addiction is stigmatized within society, and solutions to address shame and stigma.
In this course you will learn about the role that shame and stigma plays in substance use disorder (disease of addiction) by looking at the effect this has on the individuals, families/caregivers, and communities. The course will review the consequences of shame and stigma associated with the disease of addiction, why addiction is stigmatized within society, and solutions to address shame and stigma.
The Brain and the Disease of Addiction $15.00 (OCT/NOV 2019 CEU)
You will acquire a foundational understanding of how the brain is affected from substances such as drugs and alcohol. How the disease of addiction develops. An understanding of brain neuroplasticity and how through treatment and recovery the brain can change/reset.
You will acquire a foundational understanding of how the brain is affected from substances such as drugs and alcohol. How the disease of addiction develops. An understanding of brain neuroplasticity and how through treatment and recovery the brain can change/reset.
First Responder Naloxone $35.00
Developed specifically for First Responders, this course will provide a foundational understanding of the opioid public health crisis and the overdose epidemic. You will learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone (brand name NARCAN).
Developed specifically for First Responders, this course will provide a foundational understanding of the opioid public health crisis and the overdose epidemic. You will learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone (brand name NARCAN).
Layperson Naloxone $15.00 (OCT/NOV 2019 CEU)
You will acquire a foundational understanding of the opioid public health crisis and the contributing factors and solutions. How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone (brand name NARCAN).
You will acquire a foundational understanding of the opioid public health crisis and the contributing factors and solutions. How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone (brand name NARCAN).
The Opioid Public Health Crisis $35.00 (OCT/NOV 2019 CEU)
You will acquire an in-depth understanding of the opioid public health crisis – what is occurring, how we arrived here, the contributors and risk factors. You will learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how the opioid reversal drug Naloxone works. The course will conclude with a review of the multifaceted solutions model that states and communities are applying to reduce the effects of the health crisis.
You will acquire an in-depth understanding of the opioid public health crisis – what is occurring, how we arrived here, the contributors and risk factors. You will learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how the opioid reversal drug Naloxone works. The course will conclude with a review of the multifaceted solutions model that states and communities are applying to reduce the effects of the health crisis.
COMING SOON | PLANNED AND IN DEVELOPMENT (Estimated Publication Dates)
- Medication-Assisted Treatment Overview and Best Practices - November 2019
- Understanding Harm Reduction and Its Role in the Opioid Public Health Crisis - December 2019
- Employer Solutions to the Opioid Public Health Crisis - November 2019
- Substance Use Disorder / Addiction Treatment and Recovery - December 2019
Interested in Becoming a Trainer?
Overdose Lifeline offers Trainer Programs for each of these courses - allowing individuals to be trained to deliver the courses within their local community. For more information, contact us at training@overdoselifeline.org | 844-554-3354 or click on the "Interested - Please Contact Me" button, complete a brief form and an Overdose Lifeline team member will contact you to answer your questions, review the presenter/trainer program details and talk about next steps.