Nalox-Comm: Naloxone Communication Training for Pharmacists

The online communication module will be 30-60 minutes. Content will include: 1) using non-judgmental language, 2) how to raise the topic of overdose (OD) and naloxone with patients in a non-threatening manner; 3) videos modeling how to initiate the conversation with patients and caregivers; 4) considerations in how to communicate differently with patients versus caregivers; and 5) addressing pharmacists' perceived barriers to naloxone counseling. Pharmacists can receive continuing education credit (0.1 CEU) for completing the course.

A 55 minute long online module with videos, didactic content, and quizzes that covers the following topics: risk factors for overdose (OD), how to respond to OD, how naloxone works, types of naloxone, how to administer naloxone, medico-legal issues, how to bill for naloxone, and strategies to address overdose. Pharmacists can receive continuing education credit (0.125 CEUs) for completing the course.