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ASAM Criteria Designated Training

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ASAM TRAINING AVAILABLE

The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, helps elevate care and increase rates of reimbursement. Our trainings ensure everyone on your team is using The ASAM Criteria consistently to enable effective—and lasting—organizational implementation.

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Virtual and In-Person Fourth Edition Training Options

Training for Clinicians by Clinicians

As the sole publisher of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition—both print and digital—and an ASAM Designated Training Organization, Hazelden Betty Ford is a vital resource for your organization. Our expert trainers are immersed in the Fourth Edition updates and are prepared to help your team consistently use and apply The ASAM Criteria for the development of effective Level of Care and Treatment Planning Assessments.

 

ASAM TRAINING OPTIONS

Regardless of your budget, organization size and learning goals, we have the virtual and in-person training to meet your needs.

 

Introduction to The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition

No CEs/CMEs
Virtual
Free

 

Whether you’re new to The ASAM Criteria or are curious about changes between the Third and Fourth Editions, we invite you to join two ASAM Designated Trainers from Hazelden Betty Ford as they discuss key updates in the Fourth Edition, including:

· Updated assessments

· The role of harm reduction in individualized care

· Updated dimensions and subdimensions

· Person-centered considerations

· The integration of co-occurring capability recommended by ASAM


During this free introductory video, you’ll discover how these updates and all-new features are helping clinicians improve quality of care, increase rates of approval, and easing workflow.

 

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Two-Day Open Enrollment

7 hours/day
12 CEs/CMEs
Virtual
$495

 

Join our ASAM Designated Trainers for this engaging and application-focused training, designed to improve implementation, compliance, and your overall understanding of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition. We’ll guide you through the new levels of care, dimensions, subdimensions, and more with the most interactive, hands-on, and thorough ASAM training experience. Regardless of your current understanding of The Fourth Edition, we give you the time and space to comprehend, practice, and ask questions throughout this two-day virtual training. View course objectives.

 

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CUSTOMIZED TRAINING OPTIONS

 

Effectively implementing The ASAM Criteria starts with a clear understanding of what has changed between the Third and Fourth Edition. During this presentation—whether virtually or in person—our experts will ensure you confidently understand the updates and how they can better serve you in creating more robust treatment plans based on dimensional drivers. 


Our customized training options are ideal for large organizations that want all employees to have the same, tailored training experience for optimal implementation. Schedule a free consultation with a Sales Manager about what type of customized training works best for your budget, organization size and learning goals.

Conference or Webinar Presentation

1.5 hours
CEs/CMEs available upon request
Virtual or In Person
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One-Day Agency-Specific Contract

7 hours
6 CEs/CMEs
Virtual or In Person
Contact a Sales Manager for Pricing
 

Two-Day Agency-Specific Contract

7 hours/day
12 CEs/CMEs
Virtual or In Person
Contact a Sales Manager for Pricing

 

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Open Enrollment Upcoming Dates

Owning either a print or a digital version of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, is highly recommended for this two-day virtual training.

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TWO-DAY OPEN ENROLLMENT:
FOUNDATIONS AND APPLICATION

November 13-14 FULL

November 19-20 

December 10-11 FULL

Additional dates to be added soon.

You will be able to select a date when you purchase.

Check back regularly as new training dates will be added throughout the year.

ASAM Criteria Designated Training

ASAM Criteria Training with Systems Implementation is provided by industry experts in assessing, training, and preparing organizations and their professionals for certification as they implement clinical and operational changes outlined in the Fourth Edition. Hazelden Betty Ford tailors ASAM Criteria Training with Systems Implementation for each organization to guide clients successfully and consistently toward confidence, competence, and compliance with the ASAM level of care process.

Partnering with you to shape and strengthen your organization

Our Consulting and Training Solutions team is here to help your organization effectively implement a customized plan for your specific needs. We utilize leading research-informed and evidence-based curricula, programs, and resources to strengthen your behavioral health continuum of care.

What can we do for your organization?

Assess & Plan: Ongoing community and program assessments, community surveys and custom collaborative action plans.

Training & Launch: Interactive virtual and in-person professional education and training for evidence-based programming.

Empower & Certify: Professional learning communities, certification, ongoing coaching, and consultation.

Renew & Sustain: Continual engagement for recertifications and ongoing access to digital resources.

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