Content Area C4: Assessment and Diagnosis of SUD (3 CE Hours)
- 1 Section
- 5 Lessons
- 1 Quiz
- 3h Duration
Course Content
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Section 4, Module 19: Assessing Based on ASAM Criteria and Characterizing Levels of Care
- Section 4, Module 20: Assessing Based on ASAM Criteria and Characterizing Levels of Care
- Section 4, Module 21: Awareness of Current DSM Diagnostic Criteria and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
- References
- Post Test
This 3-hour continuing education course is Content Area C4 for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistants, Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselors, and their respective clinical supervisors. Addressing Content Area C4. Practitioners master the clinical frameworks required for accurate SUD assessment and diagnosis, including the ASAM Criteria six dimensions and continuum of care levels, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Substance Use Disorder, and ICD-11 classification codes. The course also equips counselors to identify co-occurring psychiatric conditions during intake and formulate integrated, person-centered treatment plans. Upon successful completion of the post-test, hours are reported directly to CE Broker.
CE Broker reporting covers the 16 boards in 10 states where I'm a registered provider. Everyone gets a certificate to download right away.
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Oct 18, 2026 @ 6:01 am
This course is well structed and concise and easy to understand especially for beginners in addiction treatment. making it
Dr. Paulson's training module on Assessment and Diagnosis of SUD offers short, clear detailed information with examples for a good learning experience especially for beginners in the field.
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