Overdose Lifeline Learning

Overdose Lifeline has developed first responder, layperson and clinician Continuing Education (CE) online course and a 20-credit Certificate Program on Substance Use Disorder with an Opioid Specialization.

Clinician and Layperson CE Credit

The courses provide CE credits for Nursing (ANCC), Pharmacy (ACPE), Physician (ACCME) and other laypersons and healthcare professionals. Accreditation is through Purdue University, College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education.

DEA Prescriber Requirements MATE Act Training Requirements

The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requires new or renewing DEA licensees to complete 8 hours of addiction continuing education.

The required 8 hours can be satisfied through a combination of courses or activites.

Overdose Lifeline on-demand online courses meet the MATE Act training content requirements, 

CE Credits - delivered upon 100% course completion, achievement of 80% (minimum) passing grade on the final exam, and completing the course ending survey.

Law Enforcement CE Credit

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.

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.