About e-Course on the ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition

The e-Course on the ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition is an effective adult learning solution that combines the benefits of web-based training with the content and methods of a proven onsite curriculum. It is designed to help participants make more informed and accurate level of care decisions and to write clear, concise clinical justifications to support those decisions.

The course covers the Continuum of Care, Dimension Risk Ratings, Assessment Considerations for each of ASAM's Six Dimensions, and guidance on writing clinical justifications for both Dimension Risk Ratings and Level of Care recommendations. However, a substantial portion of the course focuses on understanding the Assessment Considerations for each dimension and connecting them to the clinical information gathered through tools such as the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)—information that directly informs and influences both risk ratings and clinical decision-making.

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This comprehensive course offers more content, detail, and interactive exercises than traditional one- or two-day workshops can provide. It includes pre- and post-course learning assessments, downloadable support materials, and personalized written performance feedback from Dr. Thomas H. Coyne upon successful completion of the post-course measure. Participants also have the opportunity to discuss their feedback directly with Dr. Coyne.

The course is standardized, evidence-based, accessible, cost-effective, and designed to enhance learning and support the transfer of knowledge and skills into real-world clinical practice. Its design allows for a self-directed, self-paced experience that can be tailored to each learner's unique style and needs—something not achievable in traditional onsite workshops.

The course integrates evidence-based adult learning principles and instructional strategies shown to improve retention and promote application of learning in professional settings.

Subscription and Blended Learning Options

Subscriptions are available for a period of three months; however, participants are expected to complete the course within the first 30 days. The remaining time allows for continued access to reinforce learning and support its application in the workplace.

Blended learning options are also available:

1. e-Course on the ASAM Criteria combined with video teleconferencing sessions
2. e-Course on the ASAM Criteria paired with onsite workshops

Contact us to learn more about the course, explore blended learning options, or discuss your organization's training needs. We’ll work with you to design a customized solution that fits your goals.

Who Uses This Course?

To date, the ASI and ASAM Criteria e-Courses have been used by individuals and organizations in three countries and 14 U.S. states. Organizations include:

• Mental health and substance use treatment providers
• Substance use research organizations
• Drug courts
• Probation and parole agencies
• Single State Behavioral Health Agencies

About the Instructor

The ASAM and ASI e-Courses and workshops are designed and delivered by Thomas H. Coyne, Ed.D., LCSW, a nationally recognized adult educator specializing in evidence-based learning solutions for the assessment and treatment of individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Dr. Coyne is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and effective trainers in the country on the use of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and the ASAM Criteria.