PRINCIPLES OF STERILIZATION OF INSTRUMENTS, ACUTE ALLERGIC REACTIONS, AND SUSPECTED OVERDOSES EDUCATION

June 25, 2026

Learning tool to teach nursing staff and other health professionals the principles of sterilization of instruments; respond to suspected acute allergic reactions, and opioid overdoses at the Duke University Student Health & Wellness Center.

This is a private course; this course is not taking additional attendees.

Target Audience

  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

Student health staff will rapidly identify, triage, and manage suspected acute allergic reactions and opioid overdoses by performing immediate life-saving interventions.

These include administering epinephrine for anaphylaxis and naloxone for opioid toxicity, alongside activating local emergency medical services, monitoring patient vitals, and initiating rescue breathing or CPR if necessary. 

Student health staff will understand the principles of instrument sterilization.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • 1.75 ANCC
  • 1.75 Attendance
  • 0.18 IACET CEU
  • 1.75 JA Credit - AH
    • 1.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
Registration Opens: 
06/25/2026
Registration Expires: 
08/26/2026
Activity Starts: 
06/25/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Activity Ends: 
06/25/2026 - 10:00am EDT
Rating: 
0

Debra Ryan, RN

Sara Campbell

Crystal Deweese

 

 

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • Attendance
  • IACET CEU
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • 1.75 ANCC
  • 1.75 Attendance
  • 0.18 IACET CEU
  • 1.75 JA Credit - AH
    • 1.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
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