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CE Credit - First Responders

Overdose Lifeline has developed CE courses and a 20-hour 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 First Responders 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).

CE Accreditation Statement

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 personnel, specifically for Mental Illness, Addiction & Disabilities IC 5-2-1-9(g)

For first responders in states other than 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.

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First Responders

How to Receive CE Credit(s)

During course registration you will be prompted to select your CE Credit area. You should select "IN First Responder".

Upon successful completion of the course you will be issued a certificate which includes the information required to submit to Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board. The specific information required includes:

Overdose Lifeline’s Provider #47-1333720. 

Continuing Education / Training Hours

Course Number

Please follow the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board procedure below to ensure your training is properly reported,

  1. Register for the class(es).
  2. Complete the class and all the requirements with a passing score.
  3. Print the certificate of completion or other documentation that indicates your successful completion of the class.
  4. Report the training by submitting a copy of the certificate and provide the LETB Certified Training Provider number to your department Training Coordinator.
  5. The Training Coordinator will report the training through Acadis as part of your annual in-service training using the LETB Certified Training Provider number for the organization that presented the online training.


(IT IS THE DEPARTMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THE TRAINING, NOT THE PROVIDER)

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact [email protected].

First Responder 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

    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

    Certificates and CE credit available upon successful course completion.

Available CE Credit Courses

First Responders

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

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

  • Cross-Sector Community Collaboration

    The Overdose Lifeline continuing education courses assist law enforcement, 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.