Advanced Certificate Program
Online Continuing Education for Healthcare Clinicians, Law Enforcement and Laypersons
In partnership with Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education, Overdose Lifeline has developed healthcare clinician and layperson continuing education courses and a 20-hour certificate program on Addiction / Substance Use Disorder with an Opioid Specialization.
Addiction / Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major public health concern in the United States. Nearly 20 million Americans 12 years of age or older have SUD, with 2.5 million Americans having a SUD involving either prescription opioids or heroin.
The Overdose Lifeline certificate program assist laypersons and clinicians in building knowledge and competency in the underserved area - substance use disorder / opioid health crisis. Allowing individuals across community sectors to work together more efficiently and effectively in prevention efforts and to better serve those affected.
Nursing: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Pharmacy: Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Physician: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Other CE Areas: AMA PRA Category 1™ (ACCME) which will service all other healthcare clinical and layperson CE hours
As an approved Law Enforcement Training Board training provider (#47-1333720), Overdose Lifeline online training courses meet annual in-service training requirements for Indiana Law Enforcement officers and support personal, specifically for Mental Illness, Addiction & Disabilities IC 5-2-1-9(g). First Responders may take individual courses for continuing education credits or complete the entire 20-hour certificate program.
Outside of Indiana: before beginning any of the Overdose Lifeline online courses we recommend that you verify that the course is of suitable subject matter and content for annual in-service training with your department’s Certified Instructor.
The Advanced Certificate Program is designed for people with demanding schedules.
Courses may be taken in any order. On your own schedule — at your own pace.
You will complete eight online courses with activities and discussions to build your knowledge and skill sets. Each course includes "Check My Knowledge" activities to assist in preparing for the course final exam.
The Brain and Disease of Addiction (BDA) — 2.0 Continuing Education Credits
Removing the Shame and Stigma of Substance Use Disorder / Addiction (RSS-SUD) — 3.0 Continuing Education Credits
Guide to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (SUD-TR) — 3.0 Continuing Education Credits
Guide to Harm Reduction (GHR) — 3.0 Continuing Education Credits
Medication Assisted Treatment: Understanding the Role of Medication Assisted Treatment in Recovery (MAT) — 3.0 Continuing Education Credits
Exploring the Role of ACEs and Trauma in Substance Use Disorder (ATR-SUD) — 1.5 Continuing Education Credits
The Opioid Public Health Crisis (OPHC) — 3.0 Continuing Education Credits
Layperson Naloxone Administration (LPN) — 1.5 Continuing Education Credits
PLUS: Certificate Practicum Assignment
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Advanced professional certificates are professional credentials designed to help professionals enhance their job performance and marketability in their respective fields. Completion of a certificate program indicates completion of a course or series of courses with a specific concentration that is different from an educational degree program. The end goal of an advanced professional certificate is so that professionals may demonstrate knowledge of course content at the end of a set period.
The certificate program includes a practicum assignment and eight (8) online courses, which may be taken in any order. The submission of a practicum assignment completes the certificate track.
20 hours.
No. Many people take two or three courses before committing to the entire certificate program. Others simply take courses they find interesting without ever intending to pursue the certificate program.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™(ACCME) is accepted for many clinical continuing education requirements and many societies and credentialing bodies accept the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as an equivalent as long as the topic is relevant to the applicant’s field or discipline.
If in question, review information provided from your accrediting organization.
100% course completion. 80% (minimum) passing grade on the final exam. Complete the course ending survey.
Visit the Support webpage for information on how to navigate through the course and other helpful information.
Or you can email training@overdoselifeline.org or call 844-554-3354, ext. 4.