Addiction Severity Index
Master the Addiction Severity Index. Earn 10 CE credits. NBCC Approved.
Most researched and most widely used psychosocial format for assessing substance abuse problems. Appropriate course selection for those seeking to meet addiction certification education requirements.
Note to US DOT SAPs: This course is not applicable to US DOT SAP qualification or renewal
Developed by: Karen Albig Smith, LMFT, LCAS, MAC, CAP, SAP, SAE
Revised 2024
Description: Probably the most widely used psychosocial designed specifically for substance abuse populations this Addiction Severity Index study is intended to familiarize participants with the eight sections of this clinically useful and research-friendly assessment tool. The critical role of the interviewer in the subsequent valid administration of the A.S.I. will be presented as well as the informational intent of the items in the Index. Instruction on the computation of the severity indices and then applying them to the treatment planning process will be presented. This tool is compatible with research on evidence-based outcomes.
CE Broker #: 20-382453
Methods: Pre-test, study guide, posttest and evaluation, internet sources via URLs, Q&A by email.
Content Areas: Addictions, Substance Abuse Professional (U.S.DOT), Applications to practice, Clinical evaluation and assessment.
Purpose: Learners completing A.S.I. training will be able to conduct the psychosocial interview and understand item intent across all eight sections of the instrument.
Target Audience: Social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, mental health counselors, nurses, employee assistance professionals, addiction professionals, behavioral health technicians, and other allied professionals.
Online Course
- CE Broker#:
- 20-382453
- CE Credits:
- 10 (NBCC Hours - 10)
- Price:
- $100.00