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Overview: Ohio, selected for the National Governors Association (NGA) Learning Collaborative on expanding EMS roles in overdose prevention, announces free training sessions. Led by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the initiative aims to identify best practices for EMS in reducing opioid overdose deaths through bridge programs and partnerships with mental health resources.
Speaker: Stephen Murray, paramedic and national overdose speaker, will provide three presentations, sharing his experiences as an overdose survivor and the impact of recovery paths.
Dates and Locations:
- Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9 a.m. Columbus Fire Training Academy, 3639 Parsons Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43207
- Friday, July 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. Wayne County Regional Training Facility, 2725 South Millborne Road, Apple Creek, Ohio 44606
- Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Logan High School, 14470 State Route 328, Logan, Ohio 43138
Details:
- Free for all attendees
- Approved for two hours of continuing education credit for certified Ohio EMS providers
- Sign-in and full attendance required for CE credit
Background: Ohio has the seventh highest drug overdose mortality rate in the nation, with the opioid overdose death rate highest in rural areas. This training emphasizes the importance of bridging patients to mental health resources post-overdose, highlighting medications like Suboxone® and the role of EMS in reaching at-risk individuals.
Contact: For questions, contact the Division of EMS at (800) 233-0785.
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