SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment

Learn an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce and prevent problematic use, abuse and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs. The Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model was inspired by an Institute of Medicine recommendation that called for community-based screening for health risk behaviors, including substance use. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), workplace health and wellness programs, and general clinical practices are ideal settings to employ SBIRT.

Learner Outcomes

SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Describe the background and rationale for conducting SBIRT
Briefly describe screening procedures for identifying patients engaged in at-risk drinking and use
Administer screening
Deliver a brief intervention
Employ motivational-interviewing techniques

Learner Outcomes

Sections

Certificate Program in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Required Courses (Level I)

Required Courses (Level II)

Required Courses (Level III)

Electives

Notes

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