Includes a Live Web Event on 04/17/2026 at 10:30 AM (EDT)
This 6-hour course is a highly interactive course that expands on the content discussed within The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course, following multiple different case studies along the patient’s journey through the continuum of care.
ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Course
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 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.
The target audience for this comprehensive 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
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.
Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment.
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
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$185
Non-Member
$249
Associate Member
$125
Resident Member*
$125
Student Member*
$125
*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. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances
Registration Deadline: 12/18/2026 - 04/17/2026
Close Access Date: 04/17/2029
***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed.
Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners.
Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 13 out of 18 questions correctly.
Click Complete Evaluation and Complete Presenter 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.
Once the course evaluation is complete, click on the Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand pas the size of the window.
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
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Tiffany Lee, PhD, LPC, CAADC
Professor and Program Director
Western Michigan University, Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Dr. Lee is a Professor at Western Michigan University (WMU) and the Director of the Addiction Studies program. From 21-23, Dr. Lee was the Chair of the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs at WMU.
She has almost 20 years of experience in the field of addiction as a counselor and educator. Her grant and research activities primary focus on addiction training in medical and mental health professions. Dr. Lee recently published a 2nd edition of a textbook on diversity aspects in addiction treatment. She also served as vice-chair on the Michigan Health Professionals Recovery Committee and worked closely with the Attorney General's office to update policies for the state’s recovery program.
Dr. Lee received her B.S. in Psychology from the Univ. of Florida, M.A. in Community Counseling from the Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham, and Ph.D. in Counselor Education from WMU. She enjoys spending time with her young son and partner, especially when it includes any time on the water or camping. She also loves watching college football.
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 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.
NAADAC: 6.00 CE Credits
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.
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-20-330-0227.
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.
This two-day course includes the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course and the ASAM Criteria 4th 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.
ASAM Criteria 4th Edition 2-Day Course: Foundations & Skill Building
Day, Month Date, Year - Day, Month Date, Year| X:XX am - X:XX pm (Timezone) 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 comprehensive 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
Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria.
Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment.
Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning.
Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment.
Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcome.
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.
Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment.
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
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$339
Non-Member
$450
Associate Member
$225
Resident Member*
$225
Student Member*
$225
*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. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event.Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances.
Registration Deadline: 12/18/2026 - 04/17/2026
Close Access Date: 04/17/2029
***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the live virtual course on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at 8:30 am - 3:30 pm MT. The link will open 10 minutes before the course starts.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed.
Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners.
Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass.
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.
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.
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/16/2026 at 10:30 AM (EDT)
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.
ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 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 comprehensive 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
Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria.
Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment.
Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning.
Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment.
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
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$185
Non-Member
$249
Associate Member
$125
Resident Member*
$125
Student Member*
$125
*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.
Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances
Registration Deadline: 12/18/2026 - 04/16/2026
Close Access Date: 04/16/2029
***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed.
Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners.
Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
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.
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.
Once the course evaluation is complete, click Complete Presenter 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.
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.
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.
Jasleen Salwan, MD, MPH, FASAM
Physician, Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine
Montgomery Family & Internal Medicine Associates, Silver Spring, MD
Jasleen Salwan, MD, MPH, FASAM, is a board-certified Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine physician practicing integrated primary care and substance use disorder treatment at Montgomery Family & Internal Medicine Associates in Silver Spring, Maryland. She earned her medical and public health degrees at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed residency at the Yale Primary Care program followed by a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. She is a member of the ASAM Education core faculty and a consultant for the District Addiction Consultation Service (DACS). Dr Salwan is passionate about harm reduction advocacy and has published opinion pieces in the Hartford Courant and the Baltimore Sun. She also enjoys writing about the intersection of substance use and general medicine for a lay audience in her Psychology Today blog, No Quick Fix: Challenges in Addiction Medicine and Primary Care. Dr Salwan feels blessed to be a part of the ASAM community and honored to be presenting at this year's annual conference!
Jihan Judeh, LMFT
LMFT
Jihan is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 51292 CA), who has worked in the mental health field for over 16 years, with the last 11 years focused primarily on addiction treatment. She has served as both a Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor for different levels of care that implemented the ASAM Criteria including Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient and Residential treatment services. Through her work in addiction treatment, Jihan has seen the importance of meeting clients where they are in their recovery journeys and treating the whole person and not just the addiction.
In addition to being a member of ASAM, Jihan is also a member of CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists). She was a contributing member to The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition, working on the Treatment Planning Writing Committee as well as serving as a Dimensional Admission Criteria Case Tester. Jihan currently provides telehealth mental health services to couples and individuals while also serving as a faculty for ASAM.
Jihan earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 2007 and became a licensed therapist in 2012. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, particularly enjoying boating and camping with her family.
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
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.
NAADAC: 6.00 CE Credits
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.
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-20-330-0227.
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.
Includes a Live Web Event on 03/20/2026 at 10:30 AM (EDT)
This 8-hour live virtual course expands on the content discussed within the ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition 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.
ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition Skill Building Course
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm MT
Live Virtual 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 include: 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
Examine the guiding principles of the ASAM Criteria and the payer’s role in its system-wide implementation
Evaluate patient risk ratings across the six dimensions based on imminent danger and immediate needs, as defined in the ASAM Criteria
Evaluate treatment plans and clinical assessments to determine if the requested level of care is appropriate in accordance with the ASAM Criteria
Conduct objective, comprehensive clinical case reviews (and re-reviews) based on the ASAM Criteria to drive ongoing evidence-based care
Implement a collaborative process between treatment providers and payers using common terminology of the ASAM Criteria to ensure patient-centered care
Examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for patients with SUDs
Registration Rates
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$149
Non-Member
$199
Associate Member
$99
Resident Member*
$99
Student Member*
$99
*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.
Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances
Registration Deadline: 11/10/2025 - 03/20/2026
Close Access Date: 03/20/2029
***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed.
Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners.
Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
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 17 out of 24 questions correctly.
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.
Once the first evaluation is done, click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand bast the size for the window.
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.
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.
NAADAC: 8.00 CE Credits
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.
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-20-330-0227.
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.
Includes a Live Web Event on 02/23/2026 at 4:00 PM (EST)
This 90-minute course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to educate patients, families, and caregivers about opioid overdose prevention and response, including naloxone use.
Optimizing Opioid Overdose Response: Compassion During Crisis
Monday, February 23, 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
Virtual-Live Course
Overview
This 90-minute course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to educate patients, families, and caregivers about opioid overdose prevention and response, including naloxone use. The course provides comprehensive knowledge of overdose risk factors, overdose recognition, and overdose response. Person-centered, non-stigmatizing communication is emphasized to improve confidence and effectiveness in discussing harm reduction and overdose prevention. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to integrate overdose prevention strategies into their everyday practice, effectively and compassionately manage overdose events, promote harm reduction, and contribute to improved patient safety and outcomes across various healthcare settings
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: Physicians, advanced practice practitioners, nurses, dentists, medical assistants, social workers, peer recovery specialists, and other healthcare professionals across diverse care settings, seeking to lead overdose prevention efforts.
This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient-Centered Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice Based Learning and Improvement, and Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Recognize risk factors for opioid overdose.
Identify the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and respond effectively and compassionately.
Describe naloxone formulations, acquisition, and appropriate dosing.
Engage patients compassionately in the aftermath of an overdose, including re-orienting the patient, addressing safety, and connecting to care.
Apply harm reduction principles in clinical practice to mitigate overdose risk and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
Registration Rates
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$0
Non-Member
$0
Associate Member
$0
Resident Member*
$0
Student Member*
$0
*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: 1/5/2025 - 03/02/2026
Close Access Date: 2/23/2029
Acknowledgement
This content has been made available in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Emergent BioSolutions. No input or influence from Emergent BioSolutions was included in the development of the educational content. As an ACCME Provider, ASAM follows the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence for Accredited Continuing Education stating that owners and employees of ineligible companies are excluded from participating as planners or faculty, and must not be allowed to influence or control any aspect of the planning, delivery, or evaluation of accredited continuing education.
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.
Click Complete Evaluation and Complete Presenter 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.
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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Jessie Gaeta, MD
Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Jessie M. Gaeta, MD is an Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician who has cared for patients at the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program since 2002, serving as Chief Medical Officer from 2015–2022. An Assistant Professor of Medicine at Boston University Medical Center and Associate Program Director of its Addiction Medicine Fellowship, she completed medical school at the University of Maryland, residency and Chief Residency at Boston Medical Center, and a Physician Advocacy fellowship at Columbia. Dr. Gaeta is dedicated to improving care and advancing advocacy for people with substance use disorders—particularly those disconnected from traditional healthcare—and has led innovative initiatives in partnership with people with lived experience to address homelessness, opioid use disorder, and health inequities shaped by poverty, racism, trauma, and stigma.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Tehya Johnson, BSN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Associate Medical Director of Harm Reduction and Primary Care NP
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Tehya Johnson, MSN, AGPCNP-BC is a Public Health Nurse Practitioner at Project Trust, and Clinical Nurse Educator at the Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, through Boston Medical Center. As a nurse practitioner, she provides vital harm reduction, substance use treatment, and medical support services to people at the intersection of homelessness and substance use disorders, through low-threshold services and outreach. At the Grayken Center, she contributes to the development and delivery of continuing education programs, peer-reviewed publications, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. She has been deeply involved in statewide advocacy for the development of overdose prevention centers in Massachusetts with SIFMA Now, and serves as a Board Member at the Material Aid and Advocacy Program (MAAP) in Cambridge, MA. She began her nursing career as a Registered Nurse and then transitioned to become a Primary Care Provider and the Associate Medical Director of Harm Reduction Services at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. She has a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University working in preclinical research related to substance use prior to her training in nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2020 from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Ruchi Shah, DO
Assistant Professor General Internal Medicine, Medical Director of Wakefield Hospital Addiction Medicine Consult Service
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Ruchi Shah, DO (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center & Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is the medical director of the new Wakefield Hospital Addiction Medicine Consult Service and also provides primary care, addiction medicine, and reproductive healthcare outpatient. She completed her family medicine residency and addiction medicine fellowship training at Boston Medical Center. Ruchi strives to turn her big feelings into meaningful change and is grateful for the privilege of partnering with and learning from PWUD in their care.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Alexander Y. Walley, MD, MSc
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
Alexander Y. Walley, M.D., M.Sc., (he/him/his) is Professor of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and HIV primary care physician and addiction specialist at Boston Medical Center whose research is focused on overdose prevention. He is the director of the Clinical Addiction Research and Education Unit. He is past president of the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine. He was a founding director of the Grayken Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Boston Medical Center from 2011-2022. With colleagues, he founded Boston Medical Center’s inpatient addiction consult service and walk-in substance use care bridge clinic. He serves as the medical director for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, the Overdose Prevention Program, and the SafeSpot Overdose Prevention Hotline.
Includes a Live Web Event on 02/20/2026 at 8:30 AM (EST)
This 6-hour course is a highly interactive course that expands on the content discussed within The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course, following multiple different case studies along the patient’s journey through the continuum of care.
ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Course
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm ET 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.
The target audience for this comprehensive 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
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.
Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment.
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
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$185
Non-Member
$249
Associate Member
$125
Resident Member*
$125
Student Member*
$125
*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. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances
Registration Deadline: 12/10/2026 - 02/20/2026
Close Access Date: 02/20/2029
***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed.
Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners.
Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
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 13 out of 18 questions correctly.
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.
Once the course evaluation is complete, click on the Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand pas the size of the window.
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
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Joseph Kuchenbuch
MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS-M
Joe has worked in field of clinical mental health and substance use disorder services for the past 36 years and the juvenile justice system for 8 years previously. He possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Albion College and a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. Additionally, he is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Clinical Supervisor through the Michigan Credentialing Board for Addiction Professionals.
Joe is currently the Director of Behavioral Health Services at Western Michigan University. In addition to his administrative role, Joe provides clinical supervision as well as providing assessment, group, and individual counseling services. During his career, Joe has worked with both the adolescent and adult populations and more recently he worked closely with a member of the WMU/Unified Clinics to establish a Dog-Assisted Therapy clinic.
Joe resides in Portage, Michigan with his spouse of 28 years and together they raised two adult sons. He is an avid snow skier, scuba diver, and is currently trying to learn how to play a social game of golf after years of not playing due to school and work.
No Relevant Financial Disclosures.
Whitney Howzell
Ph.D., LCSW-S, MPH, M.Ed., CSAT-S
Dr. Whitney Howzell brings her more than 10 years of clinical and leadership experience in the fields of trauma and addiction therapy. She is a U.S. Army Veteran and conscientious leader with a depth of knowledge and experience in social work, sociology, addiction, and sexology. A licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Howzell holds a master’s degree in social work, master’s degree in education, and a Ph.D. in human sexuality studies from Widener University. She also holds a Master of Public Health from Nova Southeastern University. She has extensive experience and training in addictive behaviors and substance use issues, problematic sexual behavior, trauma related issues, specifically racialized trauma, and various mental health issues that impact emerging adults and African Americans.
In addition to her work as psychotherapist, Whitney is the Executive Director of the Claudia Black Young Adult Center at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. Here, much of her work is centered on treating emerging adults struggling with addiction, behavioral and emotional issues, and trauma. Dr. Howzell also loves teaching and mentoring young social workers in her role as an adjunct instructor at Grand Canyon University.
Though she was born and raised in the south, she currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a “big time foodie”, as her favorite past time is trying new restaurants and cooking.
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 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.
NAADAC: 6.00 CE Credits
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.
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-20-330-0227.
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.
This two-day course includes the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course and the ASAM Criteria 4th 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.
ASAM Criteria 4th Edition 2-Day Course: Foundations & Skill Building
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - Friday, February 20, 2026| 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (ET) 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 comprehensive 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
Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria.
Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment.
Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning.
Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment.
Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcome.
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.
Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment.
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
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$339
Non-Member
$450
Associate Member
$225
Resident Member*
$225
Student Member*
$225
*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. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances.
Registration Deadline: ##/##/2026 - ##/##/2026
Close Access Date: ##/##/2029
***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the live virtual course on [date] at [time]. The link will open # minutes before the course starts.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed.
Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners.
Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass.
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.
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.
Includes a Live Web Event on 01/16/2026 at 9:30 AM (EST)
tThis 8-hour live virtual course expands on the content discussed within the ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition 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. This is a change to the Summary.
ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition Skill Building Course
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm CT
Live Virtual 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 include: 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
Examine the guiding principles of the ASAM Criteria and the payer’s role in its system-wide implementation
Evaluate patient risk ratings across the six dimensions based on imminent danger and immediate needs, as defined in the ASAM Criteria
Evaluate treatment plans and clinical assessments to determine if the requested level of care is appropriate in accordance with the ASAM Criteria
Conduct objective, comprehensive clinical case reviews (and re-reviews) based on the ASAM Criteria to drive ongoing evidence-based care
Implement a collaborative process between treatment providers and payers using common terminology of the ASAM Criteria to ensure patient-centered care
Examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for patients with SUDs
Registration Rates
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$149
Non-Member
$199
Associate Member
$99
Resident Member*
$99
Student Member*
$99
*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.
Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances
Registration Deadline: 11/10/2025 - 01/16/2026
Close Access Date: 01/16/2029
***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed.
Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners.
Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
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 17 out of 24 questions correctly.
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.
Once the first evaluation is done, click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand bast the size for the window.
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.
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.
NAADAC: 8.00 CE Credits
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.
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-20-330-0227.
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.
This 2-hour, self-paced online course equips healthcare professionals with practical tools to identify unhealthy alcohol use, engage patients in nonjudgmental conversations, and implement evidence-based strategies to reduce alcohol-related morbidity and mortality.
Supporting Patients in Reducing Alcohol-Related Risks
Created: December 2025
Online Course
Overview
This 2-hour, self-paced online course equips healthcare professionals with practical tools to identify unhealthy alcohol use, engage patients in nonjudgmental conversations, and implement evidence-based strategies to reduce alcohol-related morbidity and mortality. Topics include the medical and psychiatric consequences of alcohol misuse, validated screening tools, motivational interviewing techniques, practical harm-reduction strategies, and indications for prescribing evidence-based medications. By the end of the course, learners will feel more confident engaging patients, tailoring interventions to individual needs, and connecting them with resources to improve outcomes.
The target audience for this introductory course is physicians, nurses, PAs, social workers, and counselors seeking confidence in addressing alcohol use.
This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Interprofessional Communication, Patient-centered Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, and Systems-based Practices.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Recognize the impact of heavy drinking on morbidity and mortality.
Explain how reductions in alcohol use (not only abstinence) improve outcomes.
Use screening and early intervention tools (AUDIT, SBIRT) during clinical encounters.
Demonstrate effective communication strategies, including motivational interviewing.
Identify when and how to recommend evidence-based treatments, including medications for AUD and behavioral supports, as part of strategies to reduce harm.
Registration Rates
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$0
Non-Member
$0
Associate Member
$0
Resident Member*
$0
Student Member*
$0
*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: 12/22/2025 - 11/22/2028
Close Access Date: 12/22/2028
Acknowledgement
This content has been made available in part by an unrestricted educational grant from the Scaife Family Foundation. No input or influence from the Scaife Family Foundation was included in the development of the educational content. As an ACCME Provider, ASAM follows the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence for Accredited Continuing Education stating that owners and employees of ineligible companies are excluded from participating as planners or faculty, and must not be allowed to influence or control any aspect of the planning, delivery, or evaluation of accredited continuing education.
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 7 out of 10 questions correctly.
Click Complete Evaluation and Complete Presenter 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.
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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Michael Weaver
MD, DFASAM
Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction (CNRA) at the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He received his M.D. degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, and completed Residency in Internal Medicine and a Clinical Research Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System, and he is Board-certified in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and certified in Addiction Medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Weaver is the Sub-Board Chair for Addiction Medicine on the American Board of Preventive Medicine, and also serves as the Chair of the Examination Committee for certification in Addiction Medicine. He has been a member of ASAM for over 20 years and has been a member of the Publications Council and the Annual Conference Program Planning Committee. He is currently involved in patient care, medical education, and research. Dr. Weaver sees patients in the Innovations Addiction Treatment Clinic at the Texas Medical Center in Houston.
He has extensive experience teaching about addiction to medical students, residents, and community professionals at all levels. He has been involved in multiple research projects, and currently is collaborating with other researchers in the CNRA on studies involving cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and electronic cigarettes. Dr. Weaver has multiple publications in the field of addiction medicine, including the book "Addiction Treatment" published by Carlat Publishing in 2017.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Sarah Bagley
MD, MSc
Sarah Bagley, MD, MSc, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Boston Medical Center. She completed a Combined Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Brown and then an Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Boston University. Her clinical and research interest are related to the impact of substance use on families and in the treatment of adolescents with substance use disorders.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Akhil Anand, MD
Addiction Psychiatrist
Cleveland Clinic
Akhil Anand, MD is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and the Clinical Lead of Cleveland Clinic’s Multidisciplinary Alcohol Program (MAP) Clinic. He also serves as Fellowship Director of the Case Western Reserve University / University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program and is a member of the Cleveland Clinic’s Psychiatric Treatment-Resistance Program, providing expert consultation for complex psychiatric cases. Prior to this role, he spent five years as the clinical co-lead of Cleveland Clinic’s inpatient alcohol and drug withdrawal unit. His academic interests center on alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease, difficult-to-treat substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. He enjoys teaching addiction management across disciplines and uses each opportunity to help improve patient care.
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: 2 Credits
Nurses & NPs: 2 Nursing Contact Hours
Pharmacology Hour: 0.25 Hour
PAs: 2 Credits
Social Workers: 2 Credits
Interprofessional Continuing Education: 2 Credits
Certified Counselors: 2 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.
NAADAC: 2 CE Credits
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: 2 Medical Knowledge | 2 Patient Safety
ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 2 Lifelong Learning | 2 Patient Safety 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-20-330-0227.
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.
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.
ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm ET 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 comprehensive 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
Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria.
Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment.
Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning.
Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment.
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
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$185
Non-Member
$249
Associate Member
$125
Resident Member*
$125
Student Member*
$125
*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. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event.Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances
Registration Deadline: 12/10/2026 - 02/19/2026
Close Access Date: 02/19/2029
***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed.
Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners.
Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
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.
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.
Once the course evaluation is complete, 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.
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.
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
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Christine Mulford, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Christine is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who brings experience in primary care, mental health care, and clinical leadership to the practice of addition medicine. She has been a member of care teams across the outpatient continuum of care as well as a leader of an inpatient withdrawal management unit. Currently, she practices addiction medicine via telemedicine, which allows her to expand access to patients across twelve states.
Christine received her Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1999. She is a current member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), and the America Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Since 2019, she has served as an ASAM Faculty member, facilitating Criteria and CONTINUUM courses for a diverse population of learners internationally.
She resides in Scottsdale, Arizona and enjoys live music, sporting events, and all small fuzzy dogs.
No Relevant Financial Disclosures.
Jasleen Salwan, MD, MPH, FASAM
Physician, Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine
Montgomery Family & Internal Medicine Associates, Silver Spring, MD
Jasleen Salwan, MD, MPH, FASAM, is a board-certified Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine physician practicing integrated primary care and substance use disorder treatment at Montgomery Family & Internal Medicine Associates in Silver Spring, Maryland. She earned her medical and public health degrees at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed residency at the Yale Primary Care program followed by a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. She is a member of the ASAM Education core faculty and a consultant for the District Addiction Consultation Service (DACS). Dr Salwan is passionate about harm reduction advocacy and has published opinion pieces in the Hartford Courant and the Baltimore Sun. She also enjoys writing about the intersection of substance use and general medicine for a lay audience in her Psychology Today blog, No Quick Fix: Challenges in Addiction Medicine and Primary Care. Dr Salwan feels blessed to be a part of the ASAM community and honored to be presenting at this year's annual conference!
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
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.
NAADAC: 6.00 CE Credits
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.
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-20-330-0227.
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.
