SBIRT: Talking to patients about their alcohol and other drug use

Event description
Sponsored by BSAS
No

Overview

Participants will gain a greater understanding of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for unhealthy substance use, the importance of SBIRT in the current healthcare environment, and the skills needed to integrate SBIRT into healthcare. Topics will focus on current trends and perspectives on SBIRT and on skill development and action planning for SBIRT implementation.



Course Director

Daniel P. Alford, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM

Medical Director, MASBIRT Training & Technical Assistance

Associate Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean, Continuing Medical Education

Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center



Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Boston University School of Medicine and MASBIRT Training and Technical Assistance.  Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Boston University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Continuing Nursing Education Provider Unit, Boston University School of Medicine is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Details
Presenter
TBD
Event date
to
Attendance mode
In Person
Address

Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center
14 Mechanic St.
Southbridge, MA
United States

Cost
$50