Fentanyl Safety for Law Enforcement

The increase of prescription drugs has led to the drastic proliferation of heroin abuse in our society and the emergence of fentanyl analogues. This tuition-free, 8-hour Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training course will provide students with an understanding of factors that influence the use and abuse of heroin and fentanyl. Starting with the history of opium, participants will explore the evolution of opium and opiates leading to fentanyl and the impact on law enforcement investigations and the communities they serve. The course will discuss safe handling of substances, precautions when encountering those who abuse opiates and opioids, and securing evidence.

Course topics include: History of Opium / Factors Leading to Abuse / Methods of Drug Ingestion / Drug Interactions with the Body / Signs of Opiate/Opioid Use / Long Term Effects on the Body / Heroin, Opiates, and Opioids / Substances Used in Conjunction with Opioids Opiates / Fentany1 / Nalaxone / Dangers of Drug Substance / Officer Safety 

DO NOT register with AACOG. It is necessary to register with your own individual and accurate email address.

To register for the course click on registration link: http://cpsireg.spcollege.edu/og_register.aspx?23949 

Please contact (727) 344-8020 if you have problems with the online registration.