# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 47 — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration

### Chapter 08 — Overdose Response Program

#### Regulation .04 Education and Training Programs.

*COMAR 10.47.08.04*

A. A private or public entity authorized by the Department:

  (1) Shall offer an education and training program on opioid overdose recognition and response; and

  (2) May provide access to naloxone.

B. Education and training shall include a core curriculum provided by the Department. The core curriculum shall include:

  (1) Education on recognizing the symptoms and signs of an 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 topic required by the Department.

C. The Department may approve multiple core curricula:

  (1) For use in training specific populations;

  (2) For delivery in specific settings; or

  (3) Based on other relevant factors.

D. Education and training may include any other relevant topic at the discretion of the authorized private or public entity conducting the education and training.

E. A private or public entity authorized by the Department under this chapter may offer a training program online.