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Levels of Care Certification (LOCC)

Learn about the ASAM Criteria, test your knowledge, and prepare for your upcoming LOCC survey.

About these Courses

These self-paced courses enhance your understanding of the standards and the rating elements of the ASAM Level of Care Certification in Levels 3.1, 3.5, and 3.7, and explain how these could be implemented into your program’s policies and procedures. The ASAM Level of Care Certification Program, delivered in partnership with CARF International (CARF), is the first program of its kind to independently assess and verify treatment programs’ capacity to deliver services consistent with the level of care standards described in The ASAM Criteria®. This program includes five online modules that can be taken individually or together. Each course module uses a mix of didactic materials, learning activities, and assessments to ensure engagement and comprehension.

Where to Start
  • An Overview of the ASAM Level of Care Certification: Want to see if the ASAM LOCC is right for your program? All those interested in the ASAM LOCC Program should start with this FREE interactive overview.
  • Level of Care Certification Updated Rating Elements: Looking for the latest updates? Learn about the 2023 changes to the core rating elements in this FREE module.
  • Standards and Rating Elements for the ASAM Levels of Care 3.1, 3.5, 3.7: Are you ready for the next step? Prepare for your certification survey in level 3.1, 3.5, and/or 3.7.
Pricing

The Introduction to ASAM Level of Care Certification and ASAM 2023 Level of Care Certification Updated Rating Elements Course are available for free.

The Level of Care Modules for Level 3.1, 3.5, and 3.7 is available individually for $149 each ($125 for ASAM members) or at a discount if more than one is being purchased. Each Level of Care module includes the Introduction to The ASAM Criteria. A bundle of two Level of Care modules is available for $249 ($200 for ASAM members) and a bundle of all three is available for $349 ($275 for ASAM members).

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  • ASAM 2023 Level of Care Certification Updated Rating Elements Course

    This 1 hour, self-paced, on-demand module introduces the new and updated rating elements that are expected to be met, in addition to the existing rating elements (as outlined in the LOCC Manual), for the ASAM Level of Care Certification (TM).

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

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  • Standards and Rating Elements for Certification of ASAM Level of Care 3.1

    This module begins by explaining the service characteristics and admission criteria for ASAM Level of Care 3.1. It then delves into the certification requirements by detailing the ASAM Level of Care standards, as well as the rating elements with which programs will be assessed. These standards and rating elements span all six service characteristic categories found in The ASAM Criteria: Setting, Support Systems, Staff, Assessment/Treatment Planning, Therapies, and Documentation. Viewers will also learn about important considerations in crafting policies and procedures that meet the certification requirements.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $149
      • Regular Member - $125
      • Retired - $125
      • Early Career Physician - $125
      • Resident - $100
      • Student - $100
      • Associate - $100
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $125
      • Emeritus Member - $125
      • Provisional Member - $125
      • Fellow Member - $125
      • Honorary Member - $125
      • CRT Member - $125

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  • Standards and Rating Elements for Certification of ASAM Level of Care 3.5

    This module begins by explaining the service characteristics and admission criteria for ASAM Level of Care 3.5. It then delves into the certification requirements by detailing the ASAM Level of Care standards, as well as the rating elements with which programs will be assessed. These standards and rating elements span all six service characteristic categories found in The ASAM Criteria: Setting, Support Systems, Staff, Assessment/Treatment Planning, Therapies, and Documentation. Viewers will also learn about important considerations in crafting policies and procedures that meet the certification requirements.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $149
      • Regular Member - $125
      • Retired - $125
      • Early Career Physician - $125
      • Resident - $100
      • Student - $100
      • Associate - $100
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $125
      • Emeritus Member - $125
      • Provisional Member - $125
      • Fellow Member - $125
      • Honorary Member - $125
      • CRT Member - $125

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  • Standards and Rating Elements for Certification of ASAM Level of Care 3.7

    This module begins by explaining the service characteristics and admission criteria for ASAM Level of Care 3.7. It then delves into the certification requirements by detailing the ASAM Level of Care standards, as well as the rating elements with which programs will be assessed. These standards and rating elements span all six service characteristic categories found in The ASAM Criteria: Setting, Support Systems, Staff, Assessment/Treatment Planning, Therapies, and Documentation. Viewers will also learn about important considerations in crafting policies and procedures that meet the certification requirements.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $149
      • Regular Member - $125
      • Retired - $125
      • Early Career Physician - $125
      • Resident - $100
      • Student - $100
      • Associate - $100
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $125
      • Emeritus Member - $125
      • Provisional Member - $125
      • Fellow Member - $125
      • Honorary Member - $125
      • CRT Member - $125

      Continue

    • More Information

To learn more about ASAM Level of Care Certification click here or contact us at certification@asam.org