NALOXONE 2 HOUR CE PROGRAM
Maine Pharmacy Association is pleased to partner with the University of New England to sponsor an online 2 Hour Naloxone Continuing Education Program to all Maine pharmacists. This program meets the training requirement of the ME Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists to prescribe Naloxone.
After attending this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the risk factors of opioid abuse and overdose, as well as how to recognize and respond to an overdose
- Discuss pharmacists’ requirements under new regulation surrounding dispensing naloxone to the public, including how to identify individuals who are at risk for opioid overdose
- Explain formulation- specific information, and indications/ contra-indications for the use of naloxone
- Describe proper storage & administration techniques for the dispensed naloxone formulation
Statement of disclosure: Disclosure will be made on the day of the program regarding any interest or affiliation a speaker may have with a supporting organization.
University of New England College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of Continuing Education.
This program is approved under program provider #0837-9999-18-130- H05-P by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education for 2 contact hours or 0.2CEU’s