ACCME Physician Continuing Education
ACCME-Accredited Continuing Education for Physicians — Meets DEA MATE Act Requirements
ACCME Continuing Education on Opioids and Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid-related harms remain among the most significant health challenges in the United States, affecting over 48 million people and impacting families, workplaces, and communities nationwide. Physicians and clinical teams across all care settings are increasingly managing patients with complex needs related to substance use, mental health, and overdose risk—requiring coordinated, evidence-informed approaches across the continuum of care.
Overdose Lifeline provides ACCME-approved continuing education that fulfills the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training requirement and gives physicians insight and practical tools they can use immediately in their clinical work to reduce stigma and improve outcomes.
Whether you’re maintaining licensure, meeting DEA MATE Act compliance, or expanding your skills, our courses are flexible, affordable, and designed for your schedule.
ACCME Physician Accreditation Statement
The Overdose Lifeline online course has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Overdose Lifeline, Inc. and Purdue University College of Pharmacy. Purdue University, an equal access/equal opportunity institution, is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians..
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) leverages the power of education to drive quality in the medical profession and improve care for patients.
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose Overdose Lifeline Education
35,000+ Clinicians / Professionals Served
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, Health Departments, Healthcare Systems, Schools, Colleges and Universities, and more.
Research-Informed Instructional Design
Grounded in cognitive psychology and adult-learning theory. Content is structured using Bloom’s Taxonomy to support knowledge acquisition, comprehension, application, and skill development—promoting meaningful learning and real-world transfer.
Video-Based On-Demand Courses
ACCME-accredited video-based on-demand courses. Take online courses from anywhere, completing when it is convenient for you.
CE Credit and Certificate
Obtain the CE hours required for licensed professionals and the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training requirement. Certificates and CE credit available upon successful course completion.
Highly Recommended
87% of people strongly agree/agree... "Would recommend this course to a friend or colleague."
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Flexible Continuing Education Options
Science-based and research-informed courses, grounded in peer-reviewed neuroscience, addiction-medicine frameworks, and nationally recognized clinical standards.
Individual CE Courses
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ACCME-accredited, self-paced modules providing 1.5-3 CE credits
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Choose from topics including neurobiology of SUD, stigma, harm reduction, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma, MAT/MOUD, SUD treatment and recovery, and naloxone and overdose prevention
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Flexible, affordable options for earning CE at your own pace
20-Credit Advanced Certificate Program
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Includes 8 ACCME-accredited courses + a practicum assignment
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Earn a 20-Credit Advanced Certificate in SUD and Opioids
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Designed to build broad, science-based and research-informed competency across prevention, treatment, recovery, stigma reduction, and opioid overdose prevention
DEA MATE Act Bundle – 8 CE Credits
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Three essential ACCME-accredited courses packaged together
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Meets the full DEA MATE Act 8-hour training requirement
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Core SUD Education: Includes the brain science of addiction, medication for opioid use disorder MOUD, and strategies to reduce shame and bias in support of patient recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
You have six months from the date of enrollment to complete the course.
Most courses range from 1–3 hours (approximately 1 hour for each CE credit)
Yes. Your progress is saved automatically across any device.
Yes. All courses are fully responsive and work on any device—mobile, tablet, laptop, or desktop.
You can access the course on a computer, tablet, or mobile device with an internet connection. Audio-enabled devices are recommended.
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge; iOS Safari v11+, Chrome, Samsung Internet. Internet Explorer is not supported.
Yes. Accredited by national CE bodies including ANCC, ACPE, ACCME and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (ACCME) which is accepted for many clinical continuing education requirements and many societies and credentialing bodies as an equivalent as long as the topic is relevant to the applicant’s field or discipline.
Yes, this six of the ACCME CE courses meet the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training requirement. If you’re looking for 8-hours, our MATE Act course bundle fulfills the 8-hour requirement for DEA-registered clinicians.
Complete 100% of the course, pass the final exam (80%), and complete the survey.
Yes. Exam retakes are allowed.
Yes. Certificates are available for immediate download after completing all requirements.
Yes. Group and enterprise options include 6+ enrollment discounting , customized learning track, centralized billing, staff enrollment support, and progress reporting. Learn More
While course access typically expired 6-months after purchase. We understand that extra time may be required. Contact [email protected].
Yes. Reach out to us at [email protected] to enroll in the 20-credit advanced certificate program -- we'll make sure your prior payment is accounted for.
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