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Learn about getting certified in Addiction Medicine and about maintaining your credentials in addiction medicine or other primary specialties.

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  • This 16-hour, on-demand course is the essential primer for physicians preparing for the addiction medicine examination and also serves to increase other healthcare professionals' knowledge of addiction.

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    ASAM 2024 Review Course in Addiction Medicine

    Recorded: Thursday, July 25 - Friday, July 26, 2024
    On-Demand Course

    Overview

    The course offers 16 hours of on-demand lectures recorded from the ASAM 2024 Review Course in Addiction Medicine on Thursday, July 25, 2024 and Friday, July 26, 2024. The session topics are mapped to the addiction medicine exam blueprints and feature an outstanding lineup of faculty.

    The ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine is the essential and foundational course for physicians who are preparing for the addiction medicine exam or for a career in addiction medicine. With a comprehensive curriculum, covering everything from neurobiology and pharmacology to individual substances and ethical concerns, the course offers a streamlined overview of addiction medicine delivered by an outstanding faculty lineup.

    The target audience for this introductory and intermediate-level activity includes: Physicians preparing for the ABPM or AOA Board Certification Examination in addiction medicine, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, other clinicians, researchers, residents, fellows, students, and counselors.

    This activity addresses all 6 ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-Based Practice.

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion, participants should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate practical knowledge on the neurobiology of addiction and articulate its activity in terms useful in a clinical setting
    2. Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals
    3. Describe the process for diagnosing addiction and differentiating the symptoms of addiction from those of other medical or psychiatric disorders
    4. Explain the various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders and describe the factors that should be considered in selecting a treatment modality to match the needs of a specific patient
    5. Describe the precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse

    DEA Education Requirement

    As an accredited organization named in Section 1263 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, ASAM certifies that completion of this course meets the DEA requirement for 8 hours of education on substance use disorder(s).

    Registration Rates

    ASAM Learner TypeRate
    ASAM Member$525
    Non-Member$699
    Associate Member$349
    Resident Member*$349
    Student Member*$349

    *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 Open: 07/29/2024 - 06/29/2027

    User Access Closed: 08/29/2027

    Instructions

    1. Click on the Content tab to view all sessions within the conference. Click the View button to access a specific session.
    2. Within each session, select the Content tab to begin the activity.
    3. Participants will need to complete post tests and evaluations after each session. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 2 out of 3 questions correctly for each session. Medical Credits are claimed within each session and are not available for the entire package.

    Need Assistance?

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

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

    Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

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

    Physicians

    The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Pharmacology

    This activity has 8 number of hours that satisfy the requirements for NP and PA Pharmacology Hours.

    California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

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

    California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

    This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

    California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

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

    Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

    Upon completion of the activity and online evaluation, all other participants may request a certificate of participation. Participants may submit this certificate of participation to their professional organization/institute as documentation for completing this accredited continuing activity.

    Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)

    MOC Credit is reported for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

    American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) – With Patient Safety This activity offers up to 16 CME credits, of which 16 credits contribute the patient safety CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

    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 16 Medical Knowledge MOC points and patient safety MOC credit 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 credit.

    American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 16 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

    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 Self-Assessment requirement(s) 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

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $699
      • Regular Member - $525
      • Retired - $525
      • Early Career Physician - $525
      • Resident - $349
      • Student - $349
      • Associate - $349
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $525
      • Emeritus Member - $525
      • Provisional Member - $525
      • Fellow Member - $525
      • Honorary Member - $525
      • CRT Member - $525
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