Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Part 1 Course-FREE NO CME

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Overview
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Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Many patients are affected by substance use, yet it often remains an under-identified factor in their overall health. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to identify risky substance use early, initiate nonjudgmental conversations and connect patients to appropriate support. This presentation will provide practical strategies for engaging patients in open, respectful dialogue about their substance use using evidence-based tools like SBIRT. Attendees will learn how to normalize conversations, reduce stigma and integrate substance use discussions into routine care to improve outcomes and build stronger therapeutic relationships.

Hospital and clinic providers, hospital or clinic nursing and care coordination staff, Pharmacists, emergency department staff, and any interested employee

Examine the components of SBIRT and its role in early identification of substance use.
Identify strategies for implementing SBIRT within clinical workflows, including the use of validated screening tools and universal screening approaches.
Apply best practices for screenings, interpreting results, and incorporating toxicology testing when appropriate.
Demonstrate effective, patient-centered communication techniques during SBIRT interactions, including brief interventions and referral discussions.

Mellie Ryan, RN

Mellie specializes in perinatal care, family planning, and community-based health services. Alongside her community nursing work, Mellie brings nearly five years of experience in healthcare project management. She currently helps lead Epifluence’s rural SUD treatment and referral program, ROOTS, where she supports program development, ongoing operations, and care coordination for patients with substance use disorder in Colorado and Wyoming.

No CME is available with this course.

This material was prepared by Compass Healthcare Collaborative (Compass)

Fees are charged solely for individuals seeking Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. All educational materials are provided at no cost and are freely accessible regardless of CME participation. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Compass is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.