This course will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on September 27, 28, and 29. This course will be held online to allow for Covid-19 precautions. Scholarships for this training are funded by Mercy Care.
Opioid use is at an epidemic level, and who better to answer the call of hope and support than peer and family support professionals. Opioid use has a deep and unique place in history, where it has been both romanticized and demonized. Today, we know that meaningful lives are devastated and even lost daily. This course provides an in-depth knowledge of how to support people who are living with opioid use dependency or disorder.
AT THE END OF THIS 16-HOUR COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Understand the why’s and how’s of the opioid epidemic
Differentiate the ways the brain responds to opioid use compared to other substances
Use high-end cultural competencies to build rapport with people who have opioid dependence
Utilize the principles of trauma-informed care to support people who feel trapped by their opioid use
Explain the principles of harm-reduction and appreciate the role that medication can play in a comprehensive approach to treatment
Identify signs of a potential opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone
COURSE ELIGIBILITY:
To qualify for this PFCA course, you must meet the following conditions:
Be Currently Employed in one of the following qualifying roles:
Peer/recovery support specialist (PRSS)
Supervisor for peer support employees
Have a minimum of 2,000 direct service hours as either an employee or volunteer in peer support
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of peer support principles
Show evidence that you have obtained a peer/recovery support specialist (PRSS) certificate/credential