Mastering the ASAM Criteria: Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Planning for Substance Use Disorders

The “Understanding and Applying the ASAM Criteria” course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively assess and treat patients with substance use disorders. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for patient assessment and treatment planning in the field of addiction medicine. 

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the ASAM Criteria, focusing on the six dimensions of assessment that provide a holistic view of a patient’s needs. Learners will understand how to use these dimensions to determine the appropriate level of care, ensuring that treatment plans are individualized, and evidence based.