Part II: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Evidence-Based Approach to Addressing Substance Use Disorders

Presenter: Elizabeth Fildes, EdD, RN, CNE, PHNA-BC, FAAN

Online CME Credit

Fee: $50.00

Credit must be claimed with 30 days of registering.

 

Provides 1.00 hour of CE/CME credit 
(Presented on May 9, 2025; Reviewed May 16, 2025; Expires May 16, 2028)

Overview

This webinar builds on the strong efficacy of SBIRT to provide attendees with an introduction to its core components—Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment—and its application as a public health strategy to address risky substance use before it progresses to dependence. Participants will leave with a strong understanding of how to implement SBIRT in diverse settings, lead substance use prevention initiatives with confidence, and utilize available tools and resources to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities.

Learning Objectives

Following participation in this course, participants should be able to:

  • Choose a substance use screening tool suited to their practice setting
  • Apply evidence-based techniques for providing a brief intervention
  • Develop their practice's process for referring patients