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How do I become a Narcan trainer in NY?
Individuals can receive training and linkage to naloxone (Narcan®) over the phone by calling (607) 762-2622, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule overdose prevention training for your community organization or group, please call (607) 762-2172.
Who can administer Narcan in NYS?
1. NYS PUBLIC HEALTH LAW Section 3309: Since April 2006, it is legal for Trained Overdose Responders (non-medical persons) to carry and administer NARCAN in NYS, as it is considered first aid. The law protects the person administer-ing NARCAN from being sued.
What is a naloxone trainer?
The Layperson Naloxone (NARCAN) training course will teach you how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone.
What is naloxone training?
The Naloxone Program was developed to provide Naloxone Training for any non-medically prepared individual, who might be in the position to respond to an opioid overdose. Training addresses prevention, recognition, and treatment of an opioid overdose, including administration of the opioid antidote, naloxone.
What is Narcan training?
Is Narcan illegal in NY?
A life-saving law took effect on April 1, 2006, making it legal in New York State for non-medical persons to administer Naloxone to another individual to prevent an opioid/heroin overdose from becoming fatal. All registered opioid overdose programs are furnished Naloxone (Narcan) by the NYSDOH.
What does Narcan do if no opioids?
Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder.
Can you Narcan yourself?
If you experience an opioid overdose, you won’t be able to give Narcan to yourself. It’s meant to be given by someone else. For more information about Narcan, see this in-depth article on the drug. It’s important to note that Narcan is not a substitute for medical treatment.
Where can I get Narcan for free in NY?
Naloxone During COVID-19 The NYC Department of Health has partnered with select CVS and Walgreens pharmacies across the City to make FREE Overdose Rescue Kits available to any individual who requests one.
Can you fly with Narcan?
Currently, passenger airlines aren’t required to carry Narcan on board by the Federal Aviation Administration. However, in 2018, the Flight Attendants Association issued a statement in which they came out in favor of adding Narcan to onboard emergency medical kits.
What does Narcan do if you’re sober?
Narcan doesn’t have an effect on a person who’s sober from opioids. (“Sober” means they don’t have any opioids in their system.) If you suspect, but aren’t certain, that a person has overdosed on opioids, you should still give them a dose of Narcan.
Where can I find training on opioid overdose prevention in Staten Island?
Community Health Action of Staten Island offers opioid overdose trainings in the Staten Island area. For those that are interested in setting up a training (i.e., on-on-one, groups) contact: [email protected] GMHC’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Program offers drop-in trainings weekly on Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.
Where can I find naloxone training in Suffolk County?
Call Phoenix at (845) 256-5014 Naloxone trainings available “on-demand” for any individual, family or organization in Suffolk County.
Where can I get an overdose rescue kit in NYC?
(NOTE: To access online training, please first create an account on www.hivtrainingny.org) In partnership between NYC Department of Health and select CVS and Walgreens pharmacies across the City FREE Overdose Rescue Kits are available to any individual who requests one.
How many opioid overdose prevention programs are in New York State?
The State’s more-than-850 registered opioid overdose prevention programs and the individuals they have trained are in the forefront in saving lives, as are providers treating patients with medication for opioid use disorder. Many NYSDOH Registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs deliver community trainings throughout New York State.