Maryland Department of Health
The Overdose Response Program

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Core Curriculum

​​Core Naloxone Training Curriculum
COMAR 10.47.0​8.04 outlines the minimum requirement for training third parties to carry and administer naloxone.  Maryland law requires that ORP trainings address the following topics:
 
  1. Education on recognizing the symptoms and signs of opioid overdose;
  2. Training on responding to an opioid overdose;
  3. The proper use and administration of naloxone;
  4. Proper rescue breathing technique;
  5. The importance of contacting emergency medical services;
  6. The care of an individual after the administration of naloxone; and
  7. Any other topics required by the Department.
Other topics required by the Department include:
An example naloxone training slide deck can be found he​r​e​. Naloxone trainings don't have to include a PowerPoint, but they do have to cover the above topics.​
ORP Training of ​Trainers​​​​
T​​raining is transitioning to new leadership with Health HIV starting July 1, 2025. MDH will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed materials and learning opportunities that support and advance harm reduction efforts across the state.

If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone directly, please contact Ingrid McDowell, DrPHc, MPH at ​​[email protected].​

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