The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria 4th Edition (Adult) is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for assessment, placement, treatment planning, transition and continued service criteria for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The ASAM Criteria utilizes a Level of Care and Treatment Planning assessment with updated six dimensions to form a holistic assessment, level of care recommendations and to monitor progress along the treatment continuum.
This online Enhanced Professional Learning (EPL) interactive series will utilize a case study to demonstrate to participants how to utilize the revised 4th Edition for adults. Emphasis is placed on applying ASAM Criteria for in-depth assessment, proper placement, treatment planning, continued service and transition/discharge of clients. This is an overview of how to effectively understand and start to utilize the 4th Edition.
Every Monday, December 1 – 22, 2025 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM MST/3:00 – 4:30 PM CST
At the end of the series, participants will be able to:
The first 35 registrants will receive a waiver that covers the entire $350 cost of participation. Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full requirements, please defer this opportunity to others.
Note: Registrants enrolled in this series are expected to attend the orientation and Week 1 sessions. If you cannot attend these sessions, you will forfeit your attendance. In addition, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology by Week 1 to be able to fully participate and be on camera during the session. This is not a webinar series and active participation is required to gain/improve skills.
The series has been approved for a total of 8.5 contact hours (7.5 hours content instruction and one-hour orientation session) through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 8.5 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. This series applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Discharge and Continuing Care. No credit will be awarded for non-attendance or partial attendance.
The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice.
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If any accommodation is needed, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests should be made as soon as possible and preferably at least two weeks prior to the start of the series.