F25-402 Overview of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 4th Edition

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Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

5:50 pm Log On 

6:00 pm – 9:15 pm  

Introduction and Overview (15-minutes)  

• Introduction to Speaker  

• Review of Course Objectives  
    

Module 1: Intro to ASAM 4th Edition (45-min)   

• Brief overview of the American Society for Addictions Medicine (ASAM)  

• Purpose and significance of ASAM in addictions treatment and application in clinical practice  

• How ASAM guides treatment planning and level of care decisions.  
    

Module 2: Changes and Overview in ASAM (45-min)   

• Key changes from ASAM 3rd to 4th Edition  

• Changes in definitions & treatment principles   

• Updates on six (6) dimensions of assessment  

• Role of ASAM in patient-centered care  

• Understanding ASAM in clinical decision-making and treatment interventions  

  
BREAK: 15-MINUTES   

Module 3: ASAM and Clinical Application (60-min)  

• Implementation of ASAM in Clinical Settings  

• How to incorporate ASAM criteria into patient assessments and treatment planning.  

• Best practices for using ASAM criteria to guide treatment across the continuum of care.  

• Challenges in applying ASAM criteria  

Question & Answer / Closing Remarks (15-min)  

9:15 Adjournment  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify the core components and structure of ASAM Criteria, including Dimensions, levels of care, and treatment planning.
• Demonstrate how to conduct an assessment using the ASAM Criteria's six (6) dimensions.
• Illustrate how the ASAM Criteria supports a continuum of care and the process of transitioning patients between different levels of care.
• Understand how the ASAM Criteria can be used by a multidisciplinary team (e.g., physicians, counselors, social workers, etc.) in collaborative care for substance use disorder treatment.
• Learn to monitor and assess treatment progress using the ASAM Criteria.  

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

All slides for this training are provided by ASAM to independently licensed and approved trainers. These slides cannot be reproduced or distributed in their entirety without the sole permission of ASAM. 

Mee-Lee D, Shulman GD, Fishman MJ, Gastfriend DR, Miller, eds. (2013) The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions. 3rd ed. Carson City, NV: The Change Companies; 2013. Copyright 2013 by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. 

Waller RC, Boyle MP, Daviss SR, et al, eds. (2023) The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-occurring Conditions, Volume 1: Adults. 4th ed. Hazelden Publishing; 2023. 

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

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Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

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The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

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In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

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• Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
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Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified. 

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Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.  

Late Fee: On 10/22/25, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.  

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