Is the Nursing Assistant required to have a special certification or specific training to distribute or administer naloxone for a suspected drug opioid overdose?

The Nursing Assistant is not required to have a specific training course or certification. Stop Overdose.com offers education, resources, and technical assistance for individuals, professionals, and communities in Washington State who want to learn to prevent and respond to overdose and improve the health of people who use drugs. An employer or institution may have specific training or certification requirements. For more information and training resources, go to the Washington State Department of Health Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Website.