Course details
Opioid and Fentanyl Safety Awareness Training: Respond, Recognize, Act
Course Overview
Understanding how to respond to an opioid overdose can save a life. The Opioid and Fentanyl Safety Awareness Training course focuses on practical knowledge that helps individuals recognize opioid-related emergencies and respond quickly with the correct interventions.
In just over an hour, learners build critical skills such as identifying overdose symptoms, understanding how opioids affect the body, and administering naloxone. The course also explores the broader opioid crisis in Canada, giving participants the context needed to make informed safety decisions in the workplace and community.
Topics Covered
Across many industries, employees are increasingly encountering opioid-related situations, whether through substance misuse in the workforce or overdose incidents in public-facing roles.
Without proper training, workers may hesitate or respond incorrectly during emergencies. By learning opioid overdose response techniques and naloxone administration, employees can act confidently during critical moments. Training improves workplace preparedness while supporting safer communities and informed harm reduction practices.
After completing this opioid and fentanyl awareness training, learners will be able to:
- Distinguish between opium, opiates, and modern synthetic opioids
- Interpret the historical evolution of opioid use and regulation
- Describe how opioids impact the body’s nervous system
- Evaluate the factors contributing to Canada’s opioid crisis
- Detect the early warning signs of opioid overdose
- Perform overdose response procedures including naloxone administration
- Apply harm reduction practices and locate support resources
This course is especially valuable for individuals working in environments where opioid exposure or overdose incidents may occur:
- Construction crews and industrial workers
- Public-facing staff and security teams
- Healthcare and community support workers
- Supervisors and team leaders responsible for worker safety
- Emergency response personnel
- Organizations implementing substance awareness programs
This course takes approximately 75 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course








































