To fulfill the requirements of TEC §38.224, added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1080 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023. This training equips school staff with essential knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses, including fentanyl-related incidents, in the school setting. Participants will learn to:
• Identify the signs and symptoms of an opioid-related overdose.
• Administer an opioid antagonist (e.g., naloxone/Narcan).
• Implement emergency procedures when responding to an overdose.
• Properly store and dispose of opioid antagonists.
Through interactive discussions and scenario-based learning, school personnel will gain confidence in taking life-saving actions to protect students and staff.
You will receive a Zoom link to join the training at the scheduled time, in the confirmation email you receive once you register in CONNECT20.