Target audience: Physicians, PAs, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Credit designations available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AAPA Category 1 CME Credit, Nursing Contact Hour(s)

Screening, Brief Interventional and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice that has shown significant success in identifying problematic use and in reducing excessive use of substances in patients with substance use disorders.  This webinar will detail the benefits of SBIRT, the appropriate screening tools to use and how to use these to facilitate change-focused conversations.

At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:

• Describe the benefits and impact of SBIRT in varied settings
• Identify appropriate screening tools for substance use
• Understand the substance use spectrum to guide management
• Summarize components of a brief intervention that can facilitate change-focused conversations
• Determine appropriate follow-up and referral recommendations

Continuing Education Information

In support of improving patient care, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry 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.

Physician Designation Statement

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is an approved provider of nursing continuing education through AAAP’s Joint Accreditation provider #4008192. This activity is approved for up to 1 CNE credits.

PA Designation Statement

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other Health Professionals

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.