This 6-hour, live-virtual course is the recommended first step to understanding the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition and covers developing patient-centered service plans as well as making objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge for individuals with addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions.
The workshop content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Fourth Edition and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through case-based activities. Learners will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions in real time, participate in polling questions and break into small groups.
The ASAM Criteria Course can also serve as a bridge to the implementation of a provider credentialing program. Providers who have completed ASAM-approved training can gain the initial skill set to deliver care in compliance with The ASAM Criteria.
The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.
This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.
Learning Objectives
Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria
Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment
Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning
Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment
Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcomes
Registration Rates
ASAM Learner Type
Rate
ASAM Member
$180
Non-Member
$239
Associate Member
$120
Resident Member*
$120
Student Member*
$120
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Refunds & Cancellations
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Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.
Registration Deadline: 12/19/2025 - 05/15/2025
Close Access Date: 06/15/2028
Instructions
Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
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Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course.
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Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 14 out of 20 questions correctly.
Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
For Pharmacists ONLY: Complete the task entitled "Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Pharmacists Only)". Pharmacists must claim credit and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate via the Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information survey within 30 days of completing the activity. ASAM will not report CPE Credits claimed 30+ days after activity completion to ACPE. ASAM will not report CPE Credits without accurate and complete information. Courses offering CPE Credit will indicate the amount of credit available for pharmacists on the Credits & Disclosure Tab.
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Leah M. Briick
PhD, MBA
Dr. Briick has been in the field of addiction medicine since1986. She began her career as a certified drug addiction counselor and nowspends her time assisting treatments centers in applying best practices totheir treatment continuum. It is because of that early work that she learnedthe value of providing individualized care to clients and the connection toreturn to use, healing family systems, and payer sources.
Through her independent consulting firm, located in the MetroAtlanta area, she works with small to mid-size treatment programs from acrossthe United States. The focus of her work centers around licensure, clinicalcompetency, and best practices including utilizing the ASAM criteria during thetreatment process.
Dr. Briick graduated with honors from Cappella Universitywhere she earned a PhD in healthcare administration. She also holds an MBA anda Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation. Favorite past-times are participatingin activities that get her outside like rock climbing, camping, and mountainbiking.
No Relevant Financial Disclosures.
Joseph Kuchenbuch
MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS-M
Joe has worked in field of clinical mental health and substance use disorder services for the past 36 years and the juvenile justice system for 8 years previously. He possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Albion College and a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. Additionally, he is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Clinical Supervisor through the Michigan Credentialing Board for Addiction Professionals.
Joe is currently the Director of Behavioral Health Services at Western Michigan University. In addition to his administrative role, Joe provides clinical supervision as well as providing assessment, group, and individual counseling services. During his career, Joe has worked with both the adolescent and adult populations and more recently he worked closely with a member of the WMU/Unified Clinics to establish a Dog-Assisted Therapy clinic.
Joe resides in Portage, Michigan with his spouse of 28 years and together they raised two adult sons. He is an avid snow skier, scuba diver, and is currently trying to learn how to play a social game of golf after years of not playing due to school and work.
In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credits Available
Physicians: 6 Credits
Nurses & NPs: 6 Nursing Contact Hours
PAs: 6 Credits
Pharmacists: 6 Credits Pharmacists must claim credits within 30 days and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate. ASAM will not report credits claimed after 30 days or with incomplete information.
Social Workers: 6 Credits
Interprofessional Continuing Education: 6 Credits
Certified Counselors: 6 NBCC Contact Hours American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)
This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.
ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 6 Lifelong Learning MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®. This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.
Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Certificates for other professions
All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)
This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.
California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)
This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.
The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.
Attend Virtual Live Course - Thursday, May 15, 2025
05/15/2025 at 11:30 AM (EDT) | 360 minutes
05/15/2025 at 11:30 AM (EDT) | 360 minutes
Learners may join 15 minutes prior to start time. Audio is via computer speakers/headphones. There is no option to join via telephone.
Up to 6.00 medical credits available | Certificate available
Up to 6.00 medical credits available | Certificate available
Participants should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Pharmacists Only)
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Pharmacists and Pharmacist Technicians are required to enter their CPE Monitor reporting information. All other health professionals, including physicians, social workers, nurses, etc., should skip this step.
Pharmacists and Pharmacist Technicians must claim credit and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate within 30 days of completing the activity. ASAM will not report CPE Credits claimed 30+ days after activity completion to ACPE. ASAM will not report CPE Credits without accurate and complete information.
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