ACPE Pharmacy CORE SUD 8-Hour Training Bundle
3 Essential SUD Courses — One Streamlined Path to 8.0 CE Credits
About the 3-Course Bundle
Build a science-based, stigma-free understanding of substance use disorder—exploring the brain science of addiction, strategies to reduce shame and bias, and practical harm-reduction approaches that improve patient outcomes and community safety.
Developed by Overdose Lifeline and ACPE-accredited, this science-based, research-informed three-course series supports pharmacists’ critical role in prevention, patient engagement, and public health.
What’s Included in the 3-Course Bundle
The Brain and the Disease of Addiction (2.0 CE Credits)
Understand addiction through the lens of neuroscience. This course explores how substances rewire the brain, why recovery is possible, and how this knowledge strengthens compassionate, stigma-free care.
Removing the Shame and Stigma of SUD (3.0 CE Credits)
Break down stigma. Build pathways to recovery. This course examines how shame and stigma block access to care—and equips learners with practical tools to replace judgment with advocacy, compassion, and stigma-free language.
Guide to Harm Reduction (3 CE Credits)
Build a working knowledge of harm reduction principles, including how evidence-informed strategies can reduce overdose risk, prevent complications, and improve community safety.
Download Course Overviews: ACPE Pharmacy Core SUD 3-Course Bundle 8-Credit Continuing Education.pdf
ACPE CE Accreditation Statement
The Overdose Lifeline online courses provide Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) CE credits through Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education.
Purdue University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Overdose Lifeline courses are a knowledge based, continuing education activity of Purdue University, an equal access/equal opportunity institution.
- Release Date: 11/25/2019
- Reviewed and Renewed: 04/18/2025
- Expiration Date: 04/18/2027
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose Overdose Lifeline
Enhance Professional Knowledge and Effectiveness
92% of people strongly agree/agree..."The course information has enhanced my professional knowledge and effectiveness in my interaction with individuals affected."
Trusted Opioid and SUD Education
Overdose Lifeline Education is trusted by clinicians, professionals, and partners in all 50 U.S. states, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Navy, NIH National Institute of Drug Abuse, Healthcare Systems, Health Departments, Schools, Universities, and more.
Research-Informed Instructional Design
Grounded in cognitive psychology and adult-learning theory, using Bloom’s Taxonomy to support knowledge acquisition, comprehension, application, and skill development—promoting meaningful learning and real-world transfer.
CE Credit and Certificate
Obtain the CE hours required for licensed professionals.
Upon completion of each course you will receive a Statement of Participation Certificate with verification of credits earned and reported through CPE Monitor within 6 weeks.
Video-Based On-Demand Courses
ACPE accredited video-based on-demand courses. Take online courses from anywhere, completing when it is convenient for you.
Highly Recommended
87% of people strongly agree/agree... "I would recommend the courses within this bundle to a friend or colleague."
Frequently Asked Questions
Each course in the bundle range from 2–3 hours (approximately 1 hour for each CE credit).
You have twelve months (365 days) from the date of enrollment to complete the three courses.
Yes. Your progress is saved automatically across devices.
You can access the course on a computer, tablet, or mobile device with an internet connection. Audio-enabled devices are recommended.
Supported Browsers
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge; iOS Safari v11+, Chrome, Samsung Internet. Internet Explorer is not supported.
Complete 100% of each course, pass the final exam (80%), and complete the survey.
Can I retake the final exam?
Yes, Exam retakes are allowed.
Yes. Upon completion of each course you will receive a Statement of Participation Certificate with verification of credits earned and reported through CPE Monitor within 6 weeks for each of the 3 courses included in this bundle.
We understand that extra time may be required. Contact [email protected].
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Bundle Includes
- The Brain and the Disease of Addiction 2.0 CE Credits
- Removing the Shame and Stigma of Substance Use Disorder 3.0 CE Credits
- Guide to Harm Reduction 3.0 CE Credits