South Dakota § 34-20A-101 - Training of first responders.

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§ 34-20A-101. Training of first responders.

Each first responder authorized to administer an opioid antagonist shall be trained in the symptoms of an opiate overdose; the protocols and procedures for administration of an opioid antagonist; the symptoms of adverse responses to an opioid antagonist, and protocols and procedures to stabilize the patient if an adverse response occurs; and the procedures for storage, transport, and security of the opioid antagonist. The training shall comply with the criteria established pursuant to § 34-20A-102, and may be provided by the employer of first responders at the employer's discretion.

Source: SL 2015, ch 179, § 4.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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