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ASAM Criteria

From building foundational concepts to testing your knowledge, the ASAM Criteria educational offerings have been utilized and required in at least 30 different states.

About this Course

ASAM 4th Edition Criteria Skill Building Course

This 6-hour virtual live course that expands on the content discussed within The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course. It is strongly encouraged that attendees successfully complete the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course, online or virtual live, before beginning this course. This interactive course will follow multiple case scenarios along the patient’s journey through the continuum of care. It will provide an in-depth understanding of providing level of care recommendations, developing individualized treatment plans, and conducting reassessments for continued service or transition of care for patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions. Additionally, participants will examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for persons with substance use disorders (SUDs). It is strongly encouraged that attendees successfully complete the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course, online or virtual live, before beginning this course.

What You'll Learn

After taking this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Conduct an ASAM Criteria Level of Care Assessment by evaluating risk across the dimensions, utilizing the Dimensional Admission Criteria and Dimensional Drivers to make the level of care recommendations
  2. Conduct an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment to develop individualized treatment plans for persons with substance use disorders (SUD)
  3. Utilize continued stay and transition criteria to make evidence-based decisions in determining the appropriate level of care
  4. Examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for persons with SUDs
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