Fentanyl Awareness, Prevention, and Response Training (Grades 7–12)

Format: 100% Online | Self-paced or instructor-facilitated
Total Duration: ~75–90 minutes

Module 1: Understanding Fentanyl

Duration: 15–20 minutes
Delivery Format: Interactive video + short reading quiz

Learning Objectives

• Define fentanyl and understand its potency and medical use.
• Distinguish between prescription and illicit fentanyl.
• Explain how counterfeit pills and powder contamination increase overdose risk.

Online Activities

• Interactive Video: “What Is Fentanyl?” with embedded comprehension questions (auto-graded).
• Knowledge Card Flip Deck: Students click through facts vs. myths about fentanyl.
• Mini-Quiz (3 Questions):
  1. What makes fentanyl more dangerous than other opioids?
  2. How is illicit fentanyl different from medical fentanyl?
  3. Why is it hard to tell if a pill contains fentanyl?

Reflection Prompt

“Why do you think so many people accidentally take fentanyl without realizing it?”
(Students submit short typed responses.)

Module 2: Recognizing an Overdose

Duration: 15–20 minutes
Delivery Format: Scenario-based animation + discussion board

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the key physical and behavioral signs of an overdose.
• Identify safe and immediate steps to take if an overdose occurs.

Online Activities

• Interactive Scenario: “What Would You Do?” — Students watch a short overdose simulation and make decisions step-by-step.
• Downloadable Chart: “Signs of an Overdose: What to Look For.”
• Knowledge Check (3 Questions):
  • What are three visible signs of an overdose?
  • Who should you call first in an emergency?
  • Why should you stay with the person after giving help?

Discussion Prompt

“If you saw someone who might be overdosing, what would you do first—and why?”

Module 3: Naloxone (Narcan) Training

Duration: 20–25 minutes
Delivery Format: Interactive tutorial + embedded video

Learning Objectives

• Understand how naloxone works to reverse opioid overdose.
• Learn to administer naloxone (Narcan) safely and correctly.
• Recognize when additional doses may be needed.

Online Activities

• Video Tutorial: “How to Use Narcan Nasal Spray.”
• Interactive Step Trainer: Click-through simulation of using Narcan (includes “practice” animation).
• Quick Quiz (4 Questions):
  • What does naloxone do in the body?
  • What’s the correct way to administer Narcan nasal spray?
  • When should you give a second dose?
  • Where can families access Narcan locally?

Resource Download

• “Step-by-Step Naloxone Guide” (Printable PDF for students and families).

Module 4: Prevention & Staying Safe

Duration: 15–20 minutes
Delivery Format: Interactive reading + peer reflection

Learning Objectives

• Understand how to avoid fentanyl exposure.
• Identify healthy coping skills to resist peer pressure and manage stress.
• Learn how to support a friend who might be at risk.

Online Activities

• Interactive Reading: “Safer Choices” — Pop-up facts, animations, and clickable examples.
• Peer Challenge Board: Students share short posts on how they handle stress in positive ways.
• Quiz (3 Questions):
  • Name one strategy to prevent fentanyl exposure.
  • What should you do if someone pressures you to use pills or drugs?
  • What’s one healthy way to manage stress?

Reflection Prompt

“List one positive coping skill you already use and one new one you’d like to try.”

Module 5: Review & Final Assessment

Duration: 10–15 minutes
Delivery Format: Comprehensive quiz + digital certificate

Learning Objectives

• Reinforce understanding of fentanyl’s dangers and overdose response.
• Demonstrate competency in recognizing overdose signs and using naloxone.

Online Activities

• Final Quiz (10 Questions): Combination of multiple-choice, scenario, and short answer.
• Reflection Submission: “How will you use what you learned to make your community safer?”
• Certificate of Completion: Automatically generated after passing 80% or higher.

 

Digital Add-Ons for the Online Platform

Feature	Description
Pre-Training Survey	Assess baseline knowledge and attitudes before the course.
Post-Training Evaluation	Gather student feedback and measure comprehension.
Auto-Graded Knowledge Checks	Embedded quizzes at the end of each module.
Download Center	Fentanyl Fact Sheet • Overdose Signs Chart • Naloxone Steps • Safe Choices Poster
Instructor Dashboard	Track progress, quiz scores, completion rates, and reflections.

💬 Instructor/Moderator Guidance

• Host one live Q&A session per week for student discussion or parent info sessions.
• Provide timely feedback on reflections to reinforce learning.

Encourage optional family participation via downloadable take-home materials.