Self-Paced Video-Based Learning

Highly Recommended by 87% of the People Who Have Taken the Courses

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

In partnership with Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education, Overdose Lifeline has developed layperson and clinician CE courses and Certificate Program on Addiction / Substance Use Disorder with an Opioid Specialization.

The courses and the certificate program are structured to support the continuing educational needs of pharmacists and build knowledge and competency in the underserved area - substance use disorder/opioid crisis. An individual may pursue individual course CE credits or complete the entire Certificate Program (20 credits).

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is the national agency for accreditation in pharmacy education in the United States and U.S. territories. 

ACPE

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.

ACPE Accredited On-Demand SUD Courses

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."

  • Highly Recommended

    87% of people strongly agree/agree... "Would recommend this course to a friend or colleague."

  • Trusted SUD Education

    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, Schools, Colleges and Universities, and more.

  • Video-Based On-Demand Courses

    Accredited video-based on-demand courses. Take online courses from anywhere, completing when it is convenient for you.

  • Evidence Informed

    Evidence-informed learning design drawn from cognitive psychology research, a broad-based theory that analyzes the process of taking in new information. Applies Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives.

  • CE Credit and Certificate

    Obtain ACPE CE hours. Statement of Participation Certificates upon successful course completion. CE Credits reported to CPE Monitor within 6 weeks of course completion.

Available ACPE CE Courses

Take Online Courses from Anywhere

Completing when it is convenient for you.

  • Video-based Online Learning

  • On Your Schedule — At Your Own Pace

  • Progress is Tracked So You Can Pick Up Where You Left Off

  • Gain Knowledge or Fulfill Educational or Professional Requirements

  • Certificate Delivered Upon Successful Course Completion. CE Credits Submitted to CPE Monitor

About the Course Topics

  • Major Public Health Crisis

    Substance Use Disorders are a major public health concern in the United States. An estimated 48 million Americans 12 years of age or older are affected by this treatable, chronic medical disease. Approximately 21 million are in recovery and another 27 million in active addiction.

  • Community-Wide Effort Required

    "No single organization or person can address the multitude of services needed to help people affected by mental health or substance use conditions… the best sources are the people who live, serve, and work in the community and the best results are often seen when they undertake such action together."

    SAMHSA, One Voice, One Community

  • Pharmacists Important Role

    The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) states, “Pharmacists have the unique knowledge, skills, and responsibilities for assuming an important role in substance use prevention, education, and assistance.”