ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition Skill Building Course 

Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Eastern Time
Virtual-Live Course

Overview

This 8-hour live virtual course expands on the content discussed within the ASAM Criteria One-Day Foundations course and provides an in-depth understanding of developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating initial reviews and continued stay reviews, and determining when it is appropriate to initiate transfer or discharge of a patient from treatment.  

The ASAM Criteria Skill Building Course is designed to help healthcare professionals develop a holistic understanding of The ASAM Criteria and explore their role in constructing a full range of services for the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). The Course builds on the foundational concepts of The ASAM Criteria that will offer practical guidelines to drive objective decision-making and ensure fidelity to The ASAM Criteria. Using a practical and case-based approach, participants will explore important considerations in developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating progress versus nonprogress in treatment, and determining when it is appropriate to initiate transfer or discharge of a patient from treatment. Further, the training will provide tools and resources to equip healthcare providers to work effectively in managed care settings and explore how case shaping can drive patients' overall quality of care.

The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Examine the guiding principles of the ASAM Criteria and the payer’s role in its system-wide implementation
2. Evaluate patient risk ratings across the six dimensions based on imminent danger and immediate needs, as defined in the ASAM Criteria
3. Evaluate treatment plans and clinical assessments to determine if the requested level of care is appropriate in accordance with the ASAM Criteria
4. Conduct objective, comprehensive clinical case reviews (and re-reviews) based on the ASAM Criteria to drive ongoing evidence-based care
5. Implement a collaborative process between treatment providers and payers using common terminology of the ASAM Criteria to ensure patient-centered care
6. Examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for patients with SUDs

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 01/06/2025 - 12/19/2025

Close Access Date: 01/19/2029

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the live virtual course on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:30 am Easter Time. The link will open 10-15 minutes before the course starts. 
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
4. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 17 out of 24 questions correctly.
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 8 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 8 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 8 Credits
• Social Workers: 8 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 8 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 8 NBCC Contact Hours
  

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 8 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 8 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 8 Accredited CME | 8 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 8 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Course 

Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm CT
Live-Virtual Course

Overview

This 6-hour course expands on the content discussed within The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations 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 recommended that attendees successfully complete the Foundations course before beginning this course.

Learning Objectives

1. Conduct an ASAM Criteria Level of Care Assessment by evaluating risk across the dimensions, utilizing the Dimensional Admission Criteria to make the level of care recommendations and identify Dimensional Drivers.   
2. Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment. 
3. Conduct a Reassessment and Treatment Plan Review and utilize continued service and transition criteria to make evidence-based decisions regarding transitions in level of care.  

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 12/20/2024 - 12/12/2025

Close Access Date: 01/12/2029

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the virtual-live course on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8:30 am Central Time. The link will open 10-15 minutes before the course starts.
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak. 
4. After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 14 out of 20 questions correctly.
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
7. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 6 Credit(s)
• Nurses & NPs: 6 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
• Social Workers: 6 Credit(s)
• PAs: 6 Credit(s)
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 6 Credit(s)
• Certified Counselors: 6 NBCC Contact Hour(s) 

American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 6 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 6 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 6 Accredited CME | 6 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 6 Lifelong Learning MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®. This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

See the attached pdf for a list of disclosures.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition 2-Day Quarterly Course: Foundations & Skill Building

ASAM Hosted
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Friday, December 12, 2025| 8:30 am - 3:30 pm CT
Live Virtual Course

Overview

This two-day course includes the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course and the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill-Building Course at a discounted rate. Each course provides the tools to utilize the ASAM Criteria with the utmost care and evidence-based practice. 

The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course covers developing patient-centered service plans as well as making objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge for individuals with addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions. The workshop content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Fourth Edition and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through case-based activities. Learners will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions in real time, participate in polling questions and break into small groups.

The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building 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 recommended that attendees successfully complete the Foundations course before beginning this course.

The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria
2. Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment
3. Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning
4. Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment
5. Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcomes
6. Conduct an ASAM Criteria Level of Care Assessment by evaluating risk across the dimensions, utilizing the Dimensional Admission Criteria to make the level of care recommendations and identify Dimensional Drivers.   
7. Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment. 
8. Conduct a Reassessment and Treatment Plan Review and utilize continued service and transition criteria to make evidence-based decisions regarding transitions in level of care.  

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 12/20/2024 - 12/12/2025

Close Access Date: 01/12/2029

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the live virtual course on Thursday, December 11 & Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8:30 am Central Time. The link will open 10-15 minutes before the course starts. 
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
4. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass. 
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
6. Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
7. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course

Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm CT
Live-Virtual Course

Overview

This 6-hour, live-virtual course is the recommended first step to understanding the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition and covers developing patient-centered service plans as well as making objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge for individuals with addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions. 

The workshop content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Fourth Edition and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through case-based activities. Learners will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions in real time, participate in polling questions and break into small groups. 

The ASAM Criteria Course can also serve as a bridge to the implementation of a provider credentialing program. Providers who have completed ASAM-approved training can gain the initial skill set to deliver care in compliance with The ASAM Criteria.

The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria
2. Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment
3. Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning
4. Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment
5. Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcomes

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 12/20/2024 - 12/11/2025

Close Access Date: 01/11/2029

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the virtual-live course on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 8:30 am Central Time. The link will open up 10-15 minutes before the course starts.
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak. 
4. After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 14 out of 20 questions correctly.
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
7. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
8. For Pharmacists ONLY: Complete the task entitled "Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Pharmacists Only)". Pharmacists must claim credit and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate via the Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information survey within 30 days of completing the activity. ASAM will not report CPE Credits claimed 30+ days after activity completion to ACPE. ASAM will not report CPE Credits without accurate and complete information. Courses offering CPE Credit will indicate the amount of credit available for pharmacists on the Credits & Disclosure Tab.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 6 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 6 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 6 Credits
• Pharmacists: 6 Credits
  Pharmacists must claim credits within 30 days and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate. ASAM will not report credits claimed after 30 days or with incomplete information.
• Social Workers: 6 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 6 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 6 NBCC Contact Hours
  

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 6 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 6 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 6 Accredited CME | 6 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 6 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Quarterly Skill Building Course 

Friday, September 19, 2025 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm MT
Live Virtual Course

Overview

This 6-hour course expands on the content discussed within The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations 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 recommended that attendees successfully complete the Foundations course before beginning this course.

Learning Objectives

1. Conduct an ASAM Criteria Level of Care Assessment by evaluating risk across the dimensions, utilizing the Dimensional Admission Criteria to make the level of care recommendations and identify Dimensional Drivers.   
2. Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment. 
3. Conduct a Reassessment and Treatment Plan Review and utilize continued service and transition criteria to make evidence-based decisions regarding transitions in level of care.  

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 12/20/2024 - 09/19/2025

Close Access Date: 10/19/2028

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the virtual-live course on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM Mountain Time. The link will open 10-15 minutes before the course begins.
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak. 
4. After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 14 out of 20 questions correctly.
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
7. For Pharmacists ONLY: Complete the task entitled "Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Pharmacists Only)". Pharmacists must claim credit and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate via the Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information survey within 30 days of completing the activity. ASAM will not report CPE Credits claimed 30+ days after activity completion to ACPE. ASAM will not report CPE Credits without accurate and complete information. Courses offering CPE Credit will indicate the amount of credit available for pharmacists on the Credits & Disclosure Tab.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 6 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 6 Nursing Contact Hours
• Social Workers: 6 Credits
• PAs: 6 Credit(s)
  
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 6 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 6 NBCC Contact Hours

  
  

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 6 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 6 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 6 Accredited CME | 6 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 6 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition 2-Day Quarterly Course: Foundations & Skill Building

ASAM Hosted
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Friday, September 19, 2025| 8:30 am - 3:30 pm MT
Live Virtual Course

Overview

This two-day course includes the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course and the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill-Building Course at a discounted rate. Each course provides the tools to utilize the ASAM Criteria with the utmost care and evidence-based practice. 

The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course covers developing patient-centered service plans as well as making objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge for individuals with addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions. The workshop content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Fourth Edition and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through case-based activities. Learners will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions in real time, participate in polling questions and break into small groups.

The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building 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 recommended that attendees successfully complete the Foundations course before beginning this course.

The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria
2. Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment
3. Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning
4. Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment
5. Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcomes
6. Conduct an ASAM Criteria Level of Care Assessment by evaluating risk across the dimensions, utilizing the Dimensional Admission Criteria to make the level of care recommendations and identify Dimensional Drivers.   
7. Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment. 
8. Conduct a Reassessment and Treatment Plan Review and utilize continued service and transition criteria to make evidence-based decisions regarding transitions in level of care.  

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 12/20/2024 - 09/19/2025

Close Access Date: 10/19/2028

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the live virtual course on Thursday, September 18 & Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM Mountain Time. The link will open 10-15 minutes before the course starts. 
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
4. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass. 
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
7. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course

Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 8:30am - 3:30pm MT
Live Virtual Course

Overview

This 6-hour, live-virtual course is the recommended first step to understanding the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition and covers developing patient-centered service plans as well as making objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge for individuals with addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions. 

The workshop content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Fourth Edition and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through case-based activities. Learners will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions in real time, participate in polling questions and break into small groups. 

The ASAM Criteria Course can also serve as a bridge to the implementation of a provider credentialing program. Providers who have completed ASAM-approved training can gain the initial skill set to deliver care in compliance with The ASAM Criteria.

The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria
2. Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment
3. Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning
4. Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment
5. Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcomes

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 12/19/2024 - 09/18/2025

Close Access Date: 10/18/2028

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the virtual-live course on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 8:30 am MOUNTAIN TIME. The link will open 10-15 minutes before the course starts.
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak. 
4. After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 14 out of 20 questions correctly.
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
7. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
8. For Pharmacists ONLY: Complete the task entitled "Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Pharmacists Only)". Pharmacists must claim credit and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate via the Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information survey within 30 days of completing the activity. ASAM will not report CPE Credits claimed 30+ days after activity completion to ACPE. ASAM will not report CPE Credits without accurate and complete information. Courses offering CPE Credit will indicate the amount of credit available for pharmacists on the Credits & Disclosure Tab.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 6 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 6 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 6 Credits
• Pharmacists: 6 Credits
  Pharmacists must claim credits within 30 days and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate. ASAM will not report credits claimed after 30 days or with incomplete information.
• Social Workers: 6 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 6 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 6 NBCC Contact Hours
  

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 6 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 6 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 6 Accredited CME | 6 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 6 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition Skill Building Course 

Friday, June 27th, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Mountain Time
Virtual-Live Course

Overview

This 8-hour live virtual course expands on the content discussed within the ASAM Criteria One-Day Foundations course and provides an in-depth understanding of developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating initial reviews and continued stay reviews, and determining when it is appropriate to initiate transfer or discharge of a patient from treatment.  

The ASAM Criteria Skill Building Course is designed to help healthcare professionals develop a holistic understanding of The ASAM Criteria and explore their role in constructing a full range of services for the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). The Course builds on the foundational concepts of The ASAM Criteria that will offer practical guidelines to drive objective decision-making and ensure fidelity to The ASAM Criteria. Using a practical and case-based approach, participants will explore important considerations in developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating progress versus nonprogress in treatment, and determining when it is appropriate to initiate transfer or discharge of a patient from treatment. Further, the training will provide tools and resources to equip healthcare providers to work effectively in managed care settings and explore how case shaping can drive patients' overall quality of care.

The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Examine the guiding principles of the ASAM Criteria and the payer’s role in its system-wide implementation
2. Evaluate patient risk ratings across the six dimensions based on imminent danger and immediate needs, as defined in the ASAM Criteria
3. Evaluate treatment plans and clinical assessments to determine if the requested level of care is appropriate in accordance with the ASAM Criteria
4. Conduct objective, comprehensive clinical case reviews (and re-reviews) based on the ASAM Criteria to drive ongoing evidence-based care
5. Implement a collaborative process between treatment providers and payers using common terminology of the ASAM Criteria to ensure patient-centered care
6. Examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for patients with SUDs

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 01/02/2025 - 06/27/2025

Close Access Date: 06/27/2028

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the live virtual course on June 27th, 2025 at 8:30 am Mountain Time. The link will open 10-15 minutes before the course starts. 
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
4. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 17 out of 24 questions correctly.
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 8 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 8 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 8 Credits
• Social Workers: 8 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 8 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 8 NBCC Contact Hours
  

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 8 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 8 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 8 Accredited CME | 8 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 8 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

Addressing Benzodiazepine Tapering Challenges

Monday, June 2, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET 

Overview

Elevate your skills and expertise in Benzodiazepine Tapering with our webinar series, based on Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering. Participants will learn how to determine when the risks of continued Benzodiazepine prescribing outweigh the benefits for a given patient, and how to safely taper the medication when indicated in various settings. 

***This activity is eligible for CE Credits. 

Webinar Series Topics

• Considerations for Benzodiazepine Tapering  
•  Benzodiazepine Tapering for Older Adults 
• Considerations for Tapering Benzodiazepines in Primary Care
• Addressing Benzodiazepine Tapering Challenges 

This webinar series addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, and Improvement.  

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Apply key clinical takeaways and strategies for safely tapering benzodiazepines as outlined in the Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering.
2. Recognize the importance of conducting risk-benefit assessments to inform tapering strategies, and close monitoring and adjustments based on a patient’s response during taper. 
3. Understand the unique challenges and risks associated with tapering benzodiazepines in older adults. 
4. Implement practical, evidence-based strategies for tapering benzodiazepines in primary care settings. 
5. Apply evidence-based strategies to manage withdrawal symptoms and mitigate risks associated with high-severity benzodiazepine tapers.

Acknowledgment

The development of this Guideline was generously funded by grant U01FD007804 from the US Food and Drug Administration, the US Department of Health and Human Services. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor an endorsement by the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services or the US Government. The funders had no decision-making role in designing and conducting the systematic reviews, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of the data or approval privilege on the recommendations. As requested, FDA officers provided nonbinding feedback and technical support to the guideline panel and methodological team. This article was peer-reviewed before publication. These guidelines are intended to help inform clinical decision-making by prescribers and patients. They are not intended to be used for the purposes of restricting, limiting, delaying, or denying coverage for or access to a prescription issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practitioner acting in the usual course of professional practice. 
 

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Open Registration: 2/24/25 – 6/9/25

Close Date: 4/8/28

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 2 out of 3 questions correctly.
3. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
4. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail Education@ASAM.org

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Considerations for Tapering Benzodiazepines in Primary Care

Monday, May 19, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET 

Overview

Elevate your skills and expertise in Benzodiazepine Tapering with our webinar series, based on Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering. Participants will learn how to determine when the risks of continued Benzodiazepine prescribing outweigh the benefits for a given patient, and how to safely taper the medication when indicated in various settings. 

***This activity is eligible for CE Credits. 

Webinar Series Topics

• Considerations for Benzodiazepine Tapering  
•  Benzodiazepine Tapering for Older Adults 
• Considerations for Tapering Benzodiazepines in Primary Care
• Addressing Benzodiazepine Tapering Challenges 

This webinar series addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, and Improvement.  

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Apply key clinical takeaways and strategies for safely tapering benzodiazepines as outlined in the Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering.
2. Recognize the importance of conducting risk-benefit assessments to inform tapering strategies, and close monitoring and adjustments based on a patient’s response during taper. 
3. Understand the unique challenges and risks associated with tapering benzodiazepines in older adults. 
4. Implement practical, evidence-based strategies for tapering benzodiazepines in primary care settings. 
5. Apply evidence-based strategies to manage withdrawal symptoms and mitigate risks associated with high-severity benzodiazepine tapers.

Acknowledgment

The development of this Guideline was generously funded by grant U01FD007804 from the US Food and Drug Administration, the US Department of Health and Human Services. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor an endorsement by the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services or the US Government. The funders had no decision-making role in designing and conducting the systematic reviews, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of the data or approval privilege on the recommendations. As requested, FDA officers provided nonbinding feedback and technical support to the guideline panel and methodological team. This article was peer-reviewed before publication. These guidelines are intended to help inform clinical decision-making by prescribers and patients. They are not intended to be used for the purposes of restricting, limiting, delaying, or denying coverage for or access to a prescription issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practitioner acting in the usual course of professional practice. 
 

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Open Registration: 2/24/25 – 5/26/25

Close Access Date: 4/8/28

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 2 out of 3 questions correctly.
3. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
4. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

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