Opioid Poisoning Response Training (OPRT)

Friday, September 8, 2023 – In-Person at CSAM

THE SESSION:

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase of opioid poisonings (overdoses) across Canada. It is affecting people in all walks of life and in so many ways. This workshop will show you how to identify when a person might be in an opioid poisoning state, how to manage the situation safely and how to use Naloxone to help to temporarily reverse the effect. At the conclusion of this workshop, Naloxone kits will be available to participants.

THE PRESENTER:

Irene Bennink
St. John Ambulance MB, NT & NU

Irene Bennink is a skilled trainer with over 2 decades of experience who enjoys sharing her knowledge with people. Irene is currently the only certified trainer in Manitoba authorized to deliver Opioid Poisoning Response Training (OPRT) working in conjunction with Health Canada. Helping people recognize and deal with Opioid Poisoning as well as helping spread the knowledge of Harm Reduction.  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All safety professionals interested in this important topic.

LOCATION:

CSAM Office – 1447 Waverley St.

SCHEDULE:
7:30 am – Registration & Coffee/Nibblies
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $35.00 (GST is not applicable)
Non-members who join IPAM within a month of this meeting, will have the $35 breakfast fee applied to
the cost of membership fee.
Students – $10.00

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 full days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  The non-member fee is non-refundable if cancellation is not received by the specified time frame.  Substitutions are welcome.