SBIRT Training
IN-PERSON Or Virtual TRAINING FOR COLORADO PROVIDERS
SBIRT in Colorado provides no-cost interactive two-to-three-hour trainings for health and mental health professionals. The trainings educates providers on how to implement screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment in their care setting. Continuing education credits are available for nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and physicians. The training content includes:
Information on national and state-level effects of substance use on public health
Information about the relationship between an individual’s substance use and their health outcomes
Basic motivational interviewing principles and techniques
An explanation of the SBIRT process including the brief negotiated interview approach to brief interventions
Opportunities to practice each step of the SBIRT process
Continuing education credits are available upon completion
To schedule a training in your community or organization, email SBIRTinfo@peerassistanceservices.org.
Click dates on the calendar below to register for scheduled community based SBIRT Trainings.
online virtual simulation training
The no-cost virtual training allows a provider to role play SBIRT implementation. With engaging videos and simulations of realistic patient avatars and situations, clinicians practice how they would discuss substance use with individuals. Access online training here. CNE, and CME credits are available.
PAS partners with Kognito Solutions to make online training available to health and mental health professionals in Colorado. For out-of-state licensing information, visit www.Kognito.com.
