HSC offers up to $1,500 incentive to organizations hosting Narcan training

Dr. Wagner 768x960The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is expanding its comprehensive opioid education program in the community with train-the-trainer sessions offering incentives up to $1,500.

Through funding from the City of Fort Worth, HSC will provide 25 in-person and 10 virtual reality train-the-trainer sessions to increase awareness about the dangers of opioids, educate individuals about how to recognize and respond to overdoses, and provide resources for those seeking help with addiction.

Once trained, participants will be able to train other member organizations, colleagues and partners to help decrease opioid overdose deaths and empower the City of Fort Worth to respond to the crisis.

“HSC is proud to partner with the City of Fort Worth to reduce the impact of the opioid crisis on our community. Through the train-the-trainer program, we hope to ensure that no matter where it happens, someone on the scene of an opioid overdose is equipped with the knowledge and product to save a life,” said Dr. Teresa Wagner, associate professor for the HSC School of Public Health.

HSC will provide organizations with training materials, 24 Naloxone two-dose cartons, 60 drug disposal bags and a virtual train-the-trainer toolkit.

Interested organizations must:

  • Plan and host a Naloxone training event in the City of Fort Worth.
  • Secure an appropriate training venue with PowerPoint, and audio and visual capabilities.
  • Recruit a minimum of 24 attendees to receive the full payment.
  • Ensure completion of online registration and before and after training assessments for each attendee.
  • Option to request virtual reality training with all types of providers about having difficult conversations with patients when addiction is suspected.
  • Submit an invoice for payment within 30 days after training.

After the organization has completed the training, the vendor organization will receive $1,500 if 24 or more participants were trained and $500 if 12 to 23 participants were trained.

In addition, HSC has taken a lead role in promoting opioid and fentanyl awareness and prevention by launching its own One Pill Kills campaign. The campaign efforts included the creation of a website with resources for anyone who knows someone struggling with addiction or who is struggling themselves, or those who want to get involved with prevention.

For information or to request training, visit the Narcan Training website.

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