This online educational activity will provide nurses and healthcare professionals
with information about how the Opioid Epidemic started and knowledge of opioid use
disorders and overdose. Participants will also learn about signs and symptoms of an
opioid overdose, individuals and populations who are at increased risk for opioid
overdose, and how to assist someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose.
Dale Powis, MSN, Professor of Nursing
This activity will benefit anyone working in a medical or health-related setting,
including Nursing, Allied and Rehabilitative Health, Dental Health, and Social Work.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will:
- Have enhanced knowledge of the background of the Opioid Epidemic.
- Have enhanced or gained knowledge of opioid use disorders and overdose, and will be
able to identify patients at increased risk for overdose.
- Be better prepared to assist someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose.
Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Northeast
Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation, for 0.5 Nursing Contact Hours.
Dental Professionals: This program qualifies for a maximum of 0.5 hours through the Rhode Island Dental
Association. The Rhode Island Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
To confirm dental credit acceptability, please contact your board of dentistry.
The dates to register for this activity have passed. Thank you for making it a success!
This activity is supported by funding from the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health
and Human Services, Healthcare Workforce Transformation Program