Narcan® Administration: Opioid Overdose Recognition & Naloxone Response (1-Hr)

Be prepared to save a life when seconds matter.

The Narcan® Administration – Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Response course equips security professionals with the knowledge and confidence to recognize opioid overdoses and respond effectively using naloxone. As a frontline presence in workplaces, public venues, and client properties, security officers are often the first to encounter substance-related medical emergencies.

This on-demand training provides a clear, practical overview of opioid misuse, overdose indicators, and step-by-step naloxone administration—without speculation or unnecessary medical complexity. The focus is on awareness, recognition, lawful response, and post-incident care, ensuring actions taken are appropriate, defensible, and life-preserving.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding Opioids & Overdose Risk

  • What opioids are and how misuse leads to overdose

  • Common environments where overdoses may occur

  • Why security professionals are uniquely positioned to intervene

• Recognizing an Opioid Overdose

  • Physical and behavioral warning signs

  • Differentiating overdose from other medical emergencies

  • When immediate intervention is required

• Naloxone (Narcan®) Administration

  • How naloxone works in the body

  • Proper administration techniques

  • What to expect after naloxone is given

  • Safety considerations for responders

• Aftercare & Incident Response

  • Post-administration monitoring

  • Coordinating with emergency medical services

  • Documentation and professional reporting considerations

Course Features

• Self-paced, online training

• Instructional videos demonstrating naloxone administration

• Downloadable Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

• Designed for real-world security environments

• Supports professional duty-of-care standards

Who This Course Is For

• Security guards and supervisors

• Loss prevention and patrol officers

• Facility and venue security staff

• Professionals seeking overdose response preparedness

This course strengthens situational readiness and reinforces Pilum Tactical’s emphasis on professional judgment, safety-first response, and real-world applicability—without replacing emergency medical professionals.