This 2-day, 8-hour, virtual-live workshop is designed for providers new to the field of addiction medicine in settings such as primary care, emergency care, and behavioral health, who see patients at risk for or with substance use disorders (SUDs).
Host: Montana Primary Care Association
June 29 & 30, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm ET / 8:00 am – 12:30 pm MT Virtual-Live Workshop
Overview
This 2-day, 8-hour, virtual-live workshop is designed for providers new to the field of addiction medicine in settings such as primary care, emergency care, and behavioral health, who see patients at risk for or with substance use disorders (SUDs).
Participants will be presented an overview of the basics of addiction medicine, which covers how to screen, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients with addiction, many of whom have co-occurring medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Behavioral Health Specialists. It is designed for those new to treating patients with addiction and for individuals who have had little or no addiction training.
This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-based Practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Identify your own feelings and attitudes that promote or prevent therapeutic responses to patients with addiction
Demonstrate a knowledge of neurobiological changes that occur during substance use disorders
Explore validated patient screening tools and ambulatory assessment to detect substance use, interpret a spectrum of results, and match the patient to an appropriate level of care
Utilize motivational interviewing to enhance patients' readiness to change risky behaviors
Offer the interventions that are appropriate to specific substances and severity of usage patterns
Examine medications for treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and opioid use disorders
Offer patients and families' information and referral to behavioral interventions including support groups and mutual aid groups that assist in the recovery process
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 eLearning 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 eLearning Center credit.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 06/30/2023
Workshop 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 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.
Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable feedback about presenters. 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 eLearning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
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Daniel A. Nauts
MD, FASAM
Daniel A. Nauts, MD, FASAM completed his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Michigan and joined an internal medicine group practice in Bellingham, Washington. He left general internal medicine to develop his Addiction Medicine practice; since that time, he has been instrumental in the creation of 3 inpatient programs for those suffering with substance use and co-occurring disorders, outpatient SUD programs, and medication assisted treatment services.
Dr. Nauts is an independent contractor for the Montana Primary Care Association providing MAT waiver trainings and technical assistance, community forums on opioid use disorders, academic detailing activities for MAT providers, and helping in strategies to taper patients off high dose morphine equivalents. Not only is he committed to integrating addiction medicine into primary care but also in promoting the development of more addiction medicine specialists in Montana.
He is active in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), delivers a myriad of presentations for any professional or public audience, has participated in addressing physician and nurse health issues through Professional Assistance Programs, and has provided Addiction Medicine experiences for residents of the Western Montana Family Practice Program and PA students from the University of Washington Medex Program.
He is a member of the Drug Utilization Board of Mountain Pacific Quality Health providing oversight to the Medicaid formulary, is recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM), and is certified in the subspecialty of Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He is the treasurer for the Northwest Society of Addiction Medicine, a Chapter of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) representing Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming and is a faculty member of ASAM to provide Data 2000 MAT waiver trainings and The Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Nauts is the 2019 recipient of the Award of Merit presented by the Montana Medical Association honoring the work he has done to improve healthcare in Montana.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Robert Sherrick
MD, FASAM
Dr. Robert Sherrick, MD, FASAM, is Chief Medical Officer for Community Medical Services, a company that serves patients through its 30 Opioid Treatment Programs in 8 different states. Dr. Sherrick completed medical training and residency in Internal Medicine at George Washington University. After 5 years on the faculty at George Washington,he moved to Montana to join a private practice in Internal Medicine. Since 1994, Dr. Sherrick has worked at an inpatient addiction treatment facility, Pathways, where he has treated all forms of Substance Use Disorders and has served as the CD Medical Director. Dr. Sherrick has been providing Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder since 2003, initially in an office setting using buprenorphine and naltrexone. In 2009, Dr. Sherrick closed his private practice and moved to VA Montana. Over the next 7 years at VA Montana he developed a state-wide MAT program that was one of the first uses of telemedicine for providing MAT to rural areas. Dr. Sherrick has been working for Community Medical Services since 2010, providing MAT services with methadone, buprenorphine, and naloxone as well as serving as Northern Medical Director. He has been Chief Medical Officer for the last year. He is currently the President of the Northwest Chapter of ASAM. He is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine through the American Board of Preventative Medicine.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Gina Pate-Terry
LCSW, LAC
Gina Pate-Terry, LCSW, LAC is the Integrated Behavioral Health Lead with the Montana Primary Care Association. She has over 20 years of experience working in the fields of mental health and addiction. Gina’s work experience includes, Clinical Supervisor of Butte Silver Bow County’s Chemical Dependency Services, Consulting Member of Butte Family Drug Court, Adjunct Professor at University of Montana at Montana Tech, Administrator of Montana Chemical Dependency Center, Independent Private Practice and Grant Consultant and Behavioral Health Therapist at Southwest Montana Community Health Center. She is a graduate of Montana Tech’s Liberal Studies program and received their Montana Tech Outstanding Alumni Award in 2008. She has a master’s degree in social work from Walla Walla College, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
No relevant financial disclosures.
CME, CE, CEU and Other Credit Types
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
The AAFP has reviewed The ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Workshop, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 02/17/2022 to 02/17/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 2/17/2022 to 2/17/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-204325.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
This activity is approved for 8.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 2.0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID# 22025348. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP
The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)
This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties (“ABMS”) ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Continuing Certification Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Workshop has met the requirements as a MOC Part II CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) for the following ABMS Member Boards: Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Neurology, Preventive Medicine, Radiology
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 8 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 8 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
Includes a Live Web Event on 06/19/2023 at 5:00 PM (EDT)
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME, 8-session series and covers stimulant use disorder.
ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine ECHO (FAME) 8-Session Series Session 8: Stimulant Use Disorder
Monday, June 19, 2023| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET Live Virtual Session
Overview
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME 8-session series and will cover stimulant use disorder.
The FAME series is a facilitated, in-depth discussion of real patient cases provided by participants with the opportunity to receive mentoring and feedback from multi-disciplinary addiction expert faculty. The series is designed for members of the healthcare team who are new to treating patients with addiction so they can gain additional insights, knowledge, and confidence.
This two-hour virtual FAME session includes:
One 20-to-30-minute didactic presentation on a featured addiction-related topic
Two 30-minute case reviews with a panel of multi-disciplinary addiction experts
Up to (2) CME/CE credits per session
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: physicians, PAs, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, counselors, addiction educators, and other clinicians part of the care team.
This activity addresses the following ACGME/IOM/IPCE Competencies: Patient-centered Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communications Skills, Systems-based Practices, Work in Interdisciplinary Teams, Employ Evidence-based Practice, Apply Quality Improvement, Professionalism, Values / Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles / Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Develop a community of mentors and colleagues to support professional development and build confidence in providing best practices in patient care for patients with addiction.
Analyze real patient cases to identify barriers to treatment and discuss solutions to overcome those barriers to ensure best evidence-based treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, for patients with addiction.
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with patients and professional colleagues and demonstrate a commitment to the health and well-being of individuals and society through ethical practice, profession-led regulation, and high personal standards of behavior.
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Hosted by
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 eLearning 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 eLearning Center credit.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 06/19/2023
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab.
Join the live session on June 19, 2023 at 5:00pm ET or watch the session recording.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 5 of question out of 6 questions correctly.
Click CompleteGPRA Evaluation and select button be directed to the external GPRA evaluation. Once completed, you must click on the link at the top of the GPRA evaluation to be redirected back to this educational product to complete the attestation, CME evaluation, claim credit and download your certificate.
Click CompleteAcknowledgement to attest to completing the GPRA evaluation.
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 Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback.
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 eLearning 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.
Angela L. Colistra
PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS
Angela Colistra, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS is the director of behavioral sciences in family medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is a trained professional counselor, certified addiction counselor and clinical supervisor. As the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Department of Family Medicine, she trains family medicine residents and faculty, works as an integrated behavioral health specialist at an FQHC lookalike, and oversees addiction and behavioral health integration for a Pennsylvania Coordinated Medicated Assisted Treatment (PacMAT) in primary care grant received from Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania. Dr. Colistra is a faculty and committee member for the ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine (FAME). Her work has been sought out to train interdisciplinary providers nationally and internationally on topics to include addiction and behavioral integration.
No relevant financial disclosures
Shanna Diaz, DO
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine, University of New Mexico
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep medicine. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine at UNM and provides locums coverage for psychiatry through UNM Medical Group.
No relevant financial disclosures
Abby Letcher
MD, FASAM
Abby Letcher MD, FASAM is a Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA. As an advocate for community responsive health systems, she was the founding Medical Director of the area's first Federally Qualified Health Center, developed integrated behavioral health and the first primary care program for medications for opioid use disorder, and community oriented Project ECHO for OUD. She partners with local community based organizations to promote Radical Welcome in healthcare, health equity and participatory system change.
No relevant financial disclosures
Elizabeth M. Salisbury-Afshar
MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACPM, DFASAM
Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health and is Faculty for the Addiction Medicine Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin. She also serves as the Associate Program Director for the UW Madison Preventive Medicine Residency and as the Medical Director of Harm Reduction Services for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Dr. Salisbury-Afshar is board certified in family medicine, preventive medicine/public health and addiction medicine and her expertise lies at the intersection of these fields. Her work has focused on expanding access to evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction services. Past public health roles include serving as Medical Director of Behavioral Health Systems Baltimore, Medical Director at Heartland Alliance Health (a healthcare for the homeless provider in Chicago), Medical Director of Behavioral Health at the Chicago Department of Public Health, and as Director of the Center for Addiction Research and Effective Solutions (CARES) at the American Institutes for Research. Dr. Salisbury-Afshar lectures nationally on addiction medicine topics including the treatment of opioid use disorder, harm reduction, drug policy and the intersection of addiction and the criminal legal system, and public health approaches to reduce overdose mortality.
ACCME Accreditation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 2 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 2 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
Includes a Live Web Event on 05/22/2023 at 5:00 PM (EDT)
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME, 8-session series and covers drug use in pregnancy.
ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine ECHO (FAME) 8-Session Series Session 7: Drug Use in Pregnancy
Monday, May 22, 2023| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET Live Virtual Session
Overview
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME 8-session series and will cover drug use in pregnancy.
The FAME series is a facilitated, in-depth discussion of real patient cases provided by participants with the opportunity to receive mentoring and feedback from multi-disciplinary addiction expert faculty. The series is designed for members of the healthcare team who are new to treating patients with addiction so they can gain additional insights, knowledge, and confidence.
This two-hour virtual FAME session includes:
One 20-to-30-minute didactic presentation on a featured addiction-related topic
Two 30-minute case reviews with a panel of multi-disciplinary addiction experts
Up to (2) CME/CE credits per session
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: physicians, PAs, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, counselors, addiction educators, and other clinicians part of the care team.
This activity addresses the following ACGME/IOM/IPCE Competencies: Patient-centered Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communications Skills, Systems-based Practices, Work in Interdisciplinary Teams, Employ Evidence-based Practice, Apply Quality Improvement, Professionalism, Values / Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles / Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Develop a community of mentors and colleagues to support professional development and build confidence in providing best practices in patient care for patients with addiction.
Analyze real patient cases to identify barriers to treatment and discuss solutions to overcome those barriers to ensure best evidence-based treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, for patients with addiction.
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with patients and professional colleagues and demonstrate a commitment to the health and well-being of individuals and society through ethical practice, profession-led regulation, and high personal standards of behavior.
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Hosted by
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 eLearning 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 eLearning Center credit.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 05/22/2023
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab.
Join the live session on May 22, 2023 at 5:00pm ET or watch the session recording.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 5 of question out of 6 questions correctly.
Click CompleteGPRA Evaluation and select button be directed to the external GPRA evaluation. Once completed, you must click on the link at the top of the GPRA evaluation to be redirected back to this educational product to complete the attestation, CME evaluation, claim credit and download your certificate.
Click CompleteAcknowledgement to attest to completing the GPRA evaluation.
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 Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback.
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 eLearning 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.
Angela L. Colistra
PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS
Angela Colistra, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS is the director of behavioral sciences in family medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is a trained professional counselor, certified addiction counselor and clinical supervisor. As the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Department of Family Medicine, she trains family medicine residents and faculty, works as an integrated behavioral health specialist at an FQHC lookalike, and oversees addiction and behavioral health integration for a Pennsylvania Coordinated Medicated Assisted Treatment (PacMAT) in primary care grant received from Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania. Dr. Colistra is a faculty and committee member for the ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine (FAME). Her work has been sought out to train interdisciplinary providers nationally and internationally on topics to include addiction and behavioral integration.
No relevant financial disclosures
Shanna Diaz, DO
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine, University of New Mexico
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep medicine. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine at UNM and provides locums coverage for psychiatry through UNM Medical Group.
No relevant financial disclosures
Abby Letcher
MD, FASAM
Abby Letcher MD, FASAM is a Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA. As an advocate for community responsive health systems, she was the founding Medical Director of the area's first Federally Qualified Health Center, developed integrated behavioral health and the first primary care program for medications for opioid use disorder, and community oriented Project ECHO for OUD. She partners with local community based organizations to promote Radical Welcome in healthcare, health equity and participatory system change.
No relevant financial disclosures
Leslie Hayes, MD
Family Physician
El Centro Family Health
Dr. Leslie Hayes, MD, works for El Centro Family Health in Espanola, NM. She is board-certified in both addiction and family medicine. While Dr. Hayes enjoys all aspects of family medicine, her particular passion is taking care of people with opioid use disorder. She especially enjoys working with pregnant women and new mothers who have had drug problems and works hard to make sure that they and their babies receive compassionate and appropriate medical care. She got much of her training in substance use disorders through Project ECHO and now considers herself extremely fortunate to have been able to give back to Project ECHO, and she now provides training for other providers around the state of New Mexico and nationally in substance use disorder and use of buprenorphine. She recently started an ECHO in her own organization with the goal of getting 90% of providers trained to prescribe buprenorphine and provide compassionate, evidence-based care for Substance Use Disorder. She was named a White House Champion of Change in April of 2016 for her work with substance use disorder and pregnancy. Her work was also featured in The Providers, an award-winning documentary about rural health care.
ACCME Accreditation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 2 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 2 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/17/2023 at 5:00 PM (EDT)
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME, 8-session series and covers Buprenorphine Treatment in Non-Traditional Settings.
ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine ECHO (FAME) 8-Session Series Session 6: Buprenorphine Treatment in Non-Traditional Settings
Monday, April 17, 2023| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET Live Virtual Session
Overview
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME 8-session series and will cover buprenorphine treatment in non-traditional settings.
The FAME series is a facilitated, in-depth discussion of real patient cases provided by participants with the opportunity to receive mentoring and feedback from multi-disciplinary addiction expert faculty. The series is designed for members of the healthcare team who are new to treating patients with addiction so they can gain additional insights, knowledge, and confidence.
This two-hour virtual FAME session includes:
One 20-to-30-minute didactic presentation on a featured addiction-related topic
Two 30-minute case reviews with a panel of multi-disciplinary addiction experts
Up to (2) CME/CE credits per session
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: physicians, PAs, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, counselors, addiction educators, and other clinicians part of the care team.
This activity addresses the following ACGME/IOM/IPCE Competencies: Patient-centered Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communications Skills, Systems-based Practices, Work in Interdisciplinary Teams, Employ Evidence-based Practice, Apply Quality Improvement, Professionalism, Values / Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles / Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Develop a community of mentors and colleagues to support professional development and build confidence in providing best practices in patient care for patients with addiction.
Analyze real patient cases to identify barriers to treatment and discuss solutions to overcome those barriers to ensure best evidence-based treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, for patients with addiction.
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with patients and professional colleagues and demonstrate a commitment to the health and well-being of individuals and society through ethical practice, profession-led regulation, and high personal standards of behavior.
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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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 eLearning 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 eLearning Center credit.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 04/17/2023
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab.
Join the live session on April 17,2023 at 5:00pm ET or watch the session recording.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 5 of question out of 6 questions correctly.
Click CompleteGPRA Evaluation and select button be directed to the external GPRA evaluation. Once completed, you must click on the link at the top of the GPRA evaluation to be redirected back to this educational product to complete the attestation, CME evaluation, claim credit and download your certificate.
Click CompleteAcknowledgement to attest to completing the GPRA evaluation.
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 Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback.
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 eLearning 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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Angela L. Colistra
PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS
Angela Colistra, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS is the director of behavioral sciences in family medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is a trained professional counselor, certified addiction counselor and clinical supervisor. As the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Department of Family Medicine, she trains family medicine residents and faculty, works as an integrated behavioral health specialist at an FQHC lookalike, and oversees addiction and behavioral health integration for a Pennsylvania Coordinated Medicated Assisted Treatment (PacMAT) in primary care grant received from Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania. Dr. Colistra is a faculty and committee member for the ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine (FAME). Her work has been sought out to train interdisciplinary providers nationally and internationally on topics to include addiction and behavioral integration.
No relevant financial disclosures
Shanna Diaz, DO
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine, University of New Mexico
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep medicine. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine at UNM and provides locums coverage for psychiatry through UNM Medical Group.
No relevant financial disclosures
Abby Letcher
MD, FASAM
Abby Letcher MD, FASAM is a Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA. As an advocate for community responsive health systems, she was the founding Medical Director of the area's first Federally Qualified Health Center, developed integrated behavioral health and the first primary care program for medications for opioid use disorder, and community oriented Project ECHO for OUD. She partners with local community based organizations to promote Radical Welcome in healthcare, health equity and participatory system change.
ACCME Accreditation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 2 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 2 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
Includes a Live Web Event on 03/20/2023 at 5:00 PM (EDT)
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME, 8-session series and covers co-occurring pain in the outpatient setting.
ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine ECHO (FAME) 8-Session Series Session 5: Co-Occurring Pain in the Outpatient Setting
Monday, March 20, 2023| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET Live Virtual Session
Overview
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME 8-session series and will cover co-occurring pain in the outpatient setting.
The FAME series is a facilitated, in-depth discussion of real patient cases provided by participants with the opportunity to receive mentoring and feedback from multi-disciplinary addiction expert faculty. The series is designed for members of the healthcare team who are new to treating patients with addiction so they can gain additional insights, knowledge, and confidence.
This two-hour virtual FAME session includes:
One 20-to-30-minute didactic presentation on a featured addiction-related topic
Two 30-minute case reviews with a panel of multi-disciplinary addiction experts
Up to (2) CME/CE credits per session
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: physicians, PAs, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, counselors, addiction educators, and other clinicians part of the care team.
This activity addresses the following ACGME/IOM/IPCE Competencies: Patient-centered Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communications Skills, Systems-based Practices, Work in Interdisciplinary Teams, Employ Evidence-based Practice, Apply Quality Improvement, Professionalism, Values / Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles / Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Develop a community of mentors and colleagues to support professional development and build confidence in providing best practices in patient care for patients with addiction.
Analyze real patient cases to identify barriers to treatment and discuss solutions to overcome those barriers to ensure best evidence-based treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, for patients with addiction.
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with patients and professional colleagues and demonstrate a commitment to the health and well-being of individuals and society through ethical practice, profession-led regulation, and high personal standards of behavior.
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Hosted by
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 eLearning 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 eLearning Center credit.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 03/20/2023
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab.
Join the live session on March 20, 2023 at 5:00pm ET or watch the session recording.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 5 of question out of 6 questions correctly.
Click CompleteGPRA Evaluation and select button be directed to the external GPRA evaluation. Once completed, you must click on the link at the top of the GPRA evaluation to be redirected back to this educational product to complete the attestation, CME evaluation, claim credit and download your certificate.
Click CompleteAcknowledgement to attest to completing the GPRA evaluation.
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 Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback.
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 eLearning 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.
Angela L. Colistra
PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS
Angela Colistra, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS is the director of behavioral sciences in family medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is a trained professional counselor, certified addiction counselor and clinical supervisor. As the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Department of Family Medicine, she trains family medicine residents and faculty, works as an integrated behavioral health specialist at an FQHC lookalike, and oversees addiction and behavioral health integration for a Pennsylvania Coordinated Medicated Assisted Treatment (PacMAT) in primary care grant received from Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania. Dr. Colistra is a faculty and committee member for the ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine (FAME). Her work has been sought out to train interdisciplinary providers nationally and internationally on topics to include addiction and behavioral integration.
No relevant financial disclosures
Shanna Diaz, DO
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine, University of New Mexico
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep medicine. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine at UNM and provides locums coverage for psychiatry through UNM Medical Group.
No relevant financial disclosures
Abby Letcher
MD, FASAM
Abby Letcher MD, FASAM is a Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA. As an advocate for community responsive health systems, she was the founding Medical Director of the area's first Federally Qualified Health Center, developed integrated behavioral health and the first primary care program for medications for opioid use disorder, and community oriented Project ECHO for OUD. She partners with local community based organizations to promote Radical Welcome in healthcare, health equity and participatory system change.
No relevant financial disclosures
Dan Alford MD,MPH
MD, MPH
Daniel P. Alford, MD, MPH is Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean of Continuing Medical Education and Director of the Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE of Pain) program at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM). He is on staff in the Section of General Internal Medicine and director of the Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit at Boston Medical Center (BMC). He is also Medical Director of the Boston University Evidence-based SBIRT Student Training (BESST) Project and the Boston Medical Center’s Massachusetts SBIRT Training and Technical Assistance (MASBIRT TTA) program. He is past-president of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA). He is course director of the BUSM Immersion Training Programs in Addiction Medicine funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). In 2011 he was recognized as a Champion of Change by the White House. In 2014 he received the American Medical Association “Award for Health Education” and in 2016 was awarded the Educator of the Year Award by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Behavioral Medicine by the American College of Physicians. His clinical, educational and research interests focus on opioid use disorders and safe and competent opioid prescribing for chronic pain.
ACCME Accreditation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 2 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 2 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
Includes a Live Web Event on 02/27/2023 at 5:00 PM (EST)
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME, 8-session series and covers challenging inductions.
ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine ECHO (FAME) 8-Session Series Session 4: Challenging Inductions
Monday, February 27, 2023| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET Live Virtual Session
Overview
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME 8-session series and will cover challenging inductions.
The FAME series is a facilitated, in-depth discussion of real patient cases provided by participants with the opportunity to receive mentoring and feedback from multi-disciplinary addiction expert faculty. The series is designed for members of the healthcare team who are new to treating patients with addiction so they can gain additional insights, knowledge, and confidence.
This two-hour virtual FAME session includes:
One 20-to-30-minute didactic presentation on a featured addiction-related topic
Two 30-minute case reviews with a panel of multi-disciplinary addiction experts
Up to (2) CME/CE credits per session
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: physicians, PAs, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, counselors, addiction educators, and other clinicians part of the care team.
This activity addresses the following ACGME/IOM/IPCE Competencies: Patient-centered Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communications Skills, Systems-based Practices, Work in Interdisciplinary Teams, Employ Evidence-based Practice, Apply Quality Improvement, Professionalism, Values / Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles / Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Develop a community of mentors and colleagues to support professional development and build confidence in providing best practices in patient care for patients with addiction.
Analyze real patient cases to identify barriers to treatment and discuss solutions to overcome those barriers to ensure best evidence-based treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, for patients with addiction.
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with patients and professional colleagues and demonstrate a commitment to the health and well-being of individuals and society through ethical practice, profession-led regulation, and high personal standards of behavior.
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Hosted by
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 eLearning 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 eLearning Center credit.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 02/20/2023
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab.
Join the live session on February 20, 2023 at 5:00pm ET or watch the session recording.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 5 of question out of 6 questions correctly.
Click CompleteGPRA Evaluation and select button be directed to the external GPRA evaluation. Once completed, you must click on the link at the top of the GPRA evaluation to be redirected back to this educational product to complete the attestation, CME evaluation, claim credit and download your certificate.
Click CompleteAcknowledgement to attest to completing the GPRA evaluation.
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.
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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 eLearning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
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Angela L. Colistra
PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS
Angela Colistra, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS is the director of behavioral sciences in family medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is a trained professional counselor, certified addiction counselor and clinical supervisor. As the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Department of Family Medicine, she trains family medicine residents and faculty, works as an integrated behavioral health specialist at an FQHC lookalike, and oversees addiction and behavioral health integration for a Pennsylvania Coordinated Medicated Assisted Treatment (PacMAT) in primary care grant received from Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania. Dr. Colistra is a faculty and committee member for the ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine (FAME). Her work has been sought out to train interdisciplinary providers nationally and internationally on topics to include addiction and behavioral integration.
No relevant financial disclosures
Shanna Diaz, DO
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine, University of New Mexico
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep medicine. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine at UNM and provides locums coverage for psychiatry through UNM Medical Group.
No relevant financial disclosures
Abby Letcher
MD, FASAM
Abby Letcher MD, FASAM is a Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA. As an advocate for community responsive health systems, she was the founding Medical Director of the area's first Federally Qualified Health Center, developed integrated behavioral health and the first primary care program for medications for opioid use disorder, and community oriented Project ECHO for OUD. She partners with local community based organizations to promote Radical Welcome in healthcare, health equity and participatory system change.
No relevant financial disclosures
Ashish Thakrar, MD
MD
Ashish Thakrar, MD is a Fellow in the National Clinician Scholars Program at the Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Thakrar is an Internist and an Addiction Medicine Specialist. Dr. Thakrar’s research and advocacy focuses on improving access to treatment for opioid use disorder in the fentanyl era, improving quality and retention in care for patients with addiction, and in health services reform to standardize hospital-based care for patients with addiction. Dr. Thakrar works clinically in primary care and as a hospital-based Addiction Medicine Consult physician.
ACCME Accreditation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 2 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 2 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
This 2-day, 8-hour, virtual-live workshop is designed for providers new to the field of addiction medicine in settings such as primary care, emergency care, and behavioral health, who see patients at risk for or with substance use disorders (SUDs).
Host: Montana Primary Care Association February 16 & 17, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm ET / 8:00 am – 12:30 pm MT Virtual-Live Workshop
Overview
This 2-day, 8-hour, virtual-live workshop is designed for providers new to the field of addiction medicine in settings such as primary care, emergency care, and behavioral health, who see patients at risk for or with substance use disorders (SUDs).
Participants will be presented an overview of the basics of addiction medicine, which covers how to screen, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients with addiction, many of whom have co-occurring medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Behavioral Health Specialists. It is designed for those new to treating patients with addiction and for individuals who have had little or no addiction training.
This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-based Practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Identify your own feelings and attitudes that promote or prevent therapeutic responses to patients with addiction
Demonstrate a knowledge of neurobiological changes that occur during substance use disorders
Explore validated patient screening tools and ambulatory assessment to detect substance use, interpret a spectrum of results, and match the patient to an appropriate level of care
Utilize motivational interviewing to enhance patients' readiness to change risky behaviors
Offer the interventions that are appropriate to specific substances and severity of usage patterns
Examine medications for treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and opioid use disorders
Offer patients and families' information and referral to behavioral interventions including support groups and mutual aid groups that assist in the recovery process
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.
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Refunds & Cancellations
All ASAM eLearning 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 eLearning Center credit.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 02/17/2023
Workshop 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 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.
Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable feedback about presenters. 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 eLearning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
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Daniel A. Nauts
MD, FASAM
Daniel A. Nauts, MD, FASAM completed his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Michigan and joined an internal medicine group practice in Bellingham, Washington. He left general internal medicine to develop his Addiction Medicine practice; since that time, he has been instrumental in the creation of 3 inpatient programs for those suffering with substance use and co-occurring disorders, outpatient SUD programs, and medication assisted treatment services.
Dr. Nauts is an independent contractor for the Montana Primary Care Association providing MAT waiver trainings and technical assistance, community forums on opioid use disorders, academic detailing activities for MAT providers, and helping in strategies to taper patients off high dose morphine equivalents. Not only is he committed to integrating addiction medicine into primary care but also in promoting the development of more addiction medicine specialists in Montana.
He is active in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), delivers a myriad of presentations for any professional or public audience, has participated in addressing physician and nurse health issues through Professional Assistance Programs, and has provided Addiction Medicine experiences for residents of the Western Montana Family Practice Program and PA students from the University of Washington Medex Program.
He is a member of the Drug Utilization Board of Mountain Pacific Quality Health providing oversight to the Medicaid formulary, is recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM), and is certified in the subspecialty of Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He is the treasurer for the Northwest Society of Addiction Medicine, a Chapter of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) representing Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming and is a faculty member of ASAM to provide Data 2000 MAT waiver trainings and The Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Nauts is the 2019 recipient of the Award of Merit presented by the Montana Medical Association honoring the work he has done to improve healthcare in Montana.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Robert Sherrick
MD, FASAM
Dr. Robert Sherrick, MD, FASAM, is Chief Medical Officer for Community Medical Services, a company that serves patients through its 30 Opioid Treatment Programs in 8 different states. Dr. Sherrick completed medical training and residency in Internal Medicine at George Washington University. After 5 years on the faculty at George Washington,he moved to Montana to join a private practice in Internal Medicine. Since 1994, Dr. Sherrick has worked at an inpatient addiction treatment facility, Pathways, where he has treated all forms of Substance Use Disorders and has served as the CD Medical Director. Dr. Sherrick has been providing Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder since 2003, initially in an office setting using buprenorphine and naltrexone. In 2009, Dr. Sherrick closed his private practice and moved to VA Montana. Over the next 7 years at VA Montana he developed a state-wide MAT program that was one of the first uses of telemedicine for providing MAT to rural areas. Dr. Sherrick has been working for Community Medical Services since 2010, providing MAT services with methadone, buprenorphine, and naloxone as well as serving as Northern Medical Director. He has been Chief Medical Officer for the last year. He is currently the President of the Northwest Chapter of ASAM. He is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine through the American Board of Preventative Medicine.
No relevant financial disclosures.
Gina Pate-Terry
LCSW, LAC
Gina Pate-Terry, LCSW, LAC is the Integrated Behavioral Health Lead with the Montana Primary Care Association. She has over 20 years of experience working in the fields of mental health and addiction. Gina’s work experience includes, Clinical Supervisor of Butte Silver Bow County’s Chemical Dependency Services, Consulting Member of Butte Family Drug Court, Adjunct Professor at University of Montana at Montana Tech, Administrator of Montana Chemical Dependency Center, Independent Private Practice and Grant Consultant and Behavioral Health Therapist at Southwest Montana Community Health Center. She is a graduate of Montana Tech’s Liberal Studies program and received their Montana Tech Outstanding Alumni Award in 2008. She has a master’s degree in social work from Walla Walla College, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
No relevant financial disclosures.
CME, CE, CEU and Other Credit Types
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
The AAFP has reviewed The ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Workshop, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 02/17/2022 to 02/17/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 2/17/2022 to 2/17/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-204325.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
This activity is approved for 8.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 2.0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID# 22025348. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP
The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)
This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties (“ABMS”) ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Continuing Certification Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Workshop has met the requirements as a MOC Part II CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) for the following ABMS Member Boards: Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Neurology, Preventive Medicine, Radiology
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 8 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 8 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
Includes a Live Web Event on 01/23/2023 at 5:00 PM (EST)
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME, 8-session series and covers alcohol use disorder.
ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine ECHO (FAME) 8-Session Series Session 3: Alcohol Use Disorder
Monday, January 23, 2023| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET Live Virtual Session
Overview
This 2-hour, live virtual session is part of the FAME 8-session series and will cover alcohol use disorder.
The FAME series is a facilitated, in-depth discussion of real patient cases provided by participants with the opportunity to receive mentoring and feedback from multi-disciplinary addiction expert faculty. The series is designed for members of the healthcare team who are new to treating patients with addiction so they can gain additional insights, knowledge, and confidence.
This two-hour virtual FAME session includes:
One 20-to-30-minute didactic presentation on a featured addiction-related topic
Two 30-minute case reviews with a panel of multi-disciplinary addiction experts
Up to (2) CME/CE credits per session
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: physicians, PAs, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, counselors, addiction educators, and other clinicians part of the care team.
This activity addresses the following ACGME/IOM/IPCE Competencies: Patient-centered Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communications Skills, Systems-based Practices, Work in Interdisciplinary Teams, Employ Evidence-based Practice, Apply Quality Improvement, Professionalism, Values / Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles / Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Develop a community of mentors and colleagues to support professional development and build confidence in providing best practices in patient care for patients with addiction.
Analyze real patient cases to identify barriers to treatment and discuss solutions to overcome those barriers to ensure best evidence-based treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, for patients with addiction.
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with patients and professional colleagues and demonstrate a commitment to the health and well-being of individuals and society through ethical practice, profession-led regulation, and high personal standards of behavior.
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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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 eLearning 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 eLearning Center credit.
Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 01/23/2023
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab.
Join the live session on January 23, 2023, at 5:00pm ET or watch the session recording.
Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 5 of question out of 6 questions correctly.
Click CompleteGPRA Evaluation and select button be directed to the external GPRA evaluation. Once completed, you must click on the link at the top of the GPRA evaluation to be redirected back to this educational product to complete the attestation, CME evaluation, claim credit and download your certificate.
Click CompleteAcknowledgement to attest to completing the GPRA evaluation.
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 Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback.
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 eLearning 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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Angela L. Colistra
PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS
Angela Colistra, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS is the director of behavioral sciences in family medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is a trained professional counselor, certified addiction counselor and clinical supervisor. As the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Department of Family Medicine, she trains family medicine residents and faculty, works as an integrated behavioral health specialist at an FQHC lookalike, and oversees addiction and behavioral health integration for a Pennsylvania Coordinated Medicated Assisted Treatment (PacMAT) in primary care grant received from Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania. Dr. Colistra is a faculty and committee member for the ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine (FAME). Her work has been sought out to train interdisciplinary providers nationally and internationally on topics to include addiction and behavioral integration.
No relevant financial disclosures
Shanna Diaz, DO
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine, University of New Mexico
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep medicine. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Sleep Medicine at UNM and provides locums coverage for psychiatry through UNM Medical Group.
No relevant financial disclosures
Abby Letcher
MD, FASAM
Abby Letcher MD, FASAM is a Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA. As an advocate for community responsive health systems, she was the founding Medical Director of the area's first Federally Qualified Health Center, developed integrated behavioral health and the first primary care program for medications for opioid use disorder, and community oriented Project ECHO for OUD. She partners with local community based organizations to promote Radical Welcome in healthcare, health equity and participatory system change.
ACCME Accreditation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 2 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 2 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits
Acknowledgement
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
Includes a Live Web Event on 12/16/2022 at 11:30 AM (EST)
This 8-hour virtual live course expands on the content discussed within the ASAM Criteria One-Day Foundations course. It is recommended attendees complete the One-Day Foundations course before beginning this course. The course provides an in-depth understanding of developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating initial reviews, and continued stay reviews, progress versus non-progress in treatment, and determining when it is appropriate to initiate transfer or discharge of a patient from treatment.
This 8-hour virtual live course expands on the content discussed within the ASAM Criteria One-Day Foundations course. It is recommended attendees complete the One-Day Foundations course before beginning this course. The course provides an in-depth understanding of developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating initial reviews, and continued stay reviews, progress versus non-progress in treatment, 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.
Registration Deadline: 12/16/2022
Course Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Within the course you will see information about when and how to join this live virtual course. The virtual link to this course will open 15 minutes before the start time. You must watch the entire course live in order to claim credit or complete the rest of the steps.
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.
Click Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide feedback pertaining to the presenter(s). 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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Christine R. Mulford
RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Christine R. Mulford, RN, MSN, FNP-BC brings her more than 15 years of clinical and leadership experience as a Nurse Practitioner to the practice of addiction medicine. She is passionate about individualized patient care as well as community education to end the stigma of substance use and mental health issues.
Together with her physician partner, she started the first Emergency Room based withdrawal management service in the greater Phoenix area. Additionally, she maintains a private addiction medicine practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Christine received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Vanderbilt University where she was the 1998 Julia Hereford Merit Scholar. She resides in Phoenix, Arizona with her 2 sometimes well-behaved dogs. She enjoys live music, sports, and trying new hot sauces.
No Relevant Financial Disclosures
Joanna Linn
PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Joanna Linn, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor in Addictions, and an Addiction Specialist. She has a background in providing therapy for SAIOP programs, a Level I Trauma Center, as well as outpatient programs. As the owner of Thrivilege, PLLC, she has provided trainings throughout her career on Co-Occurring Disorders, Ethics, Cultural Competency, and Compassion Fatigue/Satisfaction. In 2016-2019, she was appointed by the North Carolina Governor to serve as a Mental Health Clinician Representative on the North Carolina Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. She also served as the Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Director for the NC Council of Community Programs. Dr. Linn has been trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1. She currently serves as a committee member on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
Her educational background includes a doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Counseling and Counselor Supervision and a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Wake Forest University. She has an undergraduate degree in Education and has been a Professor and Program Director in Human Services in community college. Her passion for merging clinical work and trainings is to ensure they interactive, engaging, and practical.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP
The 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. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
This activity has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #295, ASAM is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)
This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1222
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-20-330-1222
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Participants should submit his/her certificate of attendance to their professional organization/institute.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)
American Board of Medical Specialties
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties (“ABMS”) ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Continuing Certification Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory, ASAM Criteria Skill Building Course has met the requirements as a MOC Part II CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) for the following ABMS Member Boards: Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, Radiology
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) has approved this activity for a maximum of 8 LLSA credits towards ABPM MOC Part II requirements.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn a maximum of 8 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credits.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Successful completion of this CME activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) CME requirement for Maintenance of Certification program.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
Successful completion of this activity can be used to satisfy the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) for Tmoc as credits towards ABAM LLSA Part II requirements.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Royal College Fellows can use participation in Accredited Continuing Medical Education to earn Section 3 Credits
Disclosure Information
In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and the ACCME, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME activities. These policies include mitigating all possible relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee member and Presenters have disclosed relevant financial relationship information. The ASAM CME Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity.
This two-day course includes the ASAM Criteria One-Day Foundations Course and the ASAM Criteria 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 2-Day Course: Foundations & Skill Building Thursday, December 15, 2022 - Friday, December 16, 2022| 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (PT) Virtual-Live Course
Overview
This two-day course includes the ASAM Criteria One-Day Foundations Course and the ASAM Criteria 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 Foundations Course content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Third 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 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.
The target audience for this beginner, 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
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.
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
$250
Non-Member
$350
Associate Member
$150
Resident Member*
$150
Student Member*
$150
*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate.Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.
Membership Question? Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.
Refunds & Cancellations
All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to Education@ASAM.org within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 12/16/2022
Instructions
This package involves two separate live virtual courses. Click on the Contents tab to view and participate in each of these courses.
Within each course you will see information about when and how to join each live virtual course. The virtual links to each course will open 15 minutes before the start time. You must watch the courses live in order to claim credit or complete the rest of the steps.
For each course, 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. This will need to be completed for each course.
Click Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable feedback about presenters. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. This will need to be completed for each course.
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. This will need to be completed for each course.
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.
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