SUD 101 Course 3: Screening, Assessment, and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders-Facilitation Guide

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This facilitation guide supports PCSS-MOUD SUD 101 Course 3 learners in leading interprofessional team discussions to improve screening, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). It is designed to help learners translate course knowledge into practice changes by engaging colleagues, leaders, or students in structured, application-focused conversations rather than “lecture-style” recaps.<br /><br />The guide offers planning considerations based on whether team members completed the course, encouraging facilitators to share a few key takeaways, use questions to surface workflow opportunities, and motivate others to take the free course. For student audiences, it recommends emphasizing team roles, when to screen, and when to refer, using structured reflection and experiential learning (breakouts, role-play, journaling).<br /><br />Core discussion goals include improving understanding and use of screening and assessment tools, integrating SBIRT into routine care, distinguishing brief intervention vs. referral to treatment, strengthening patient-centered conversations, applying ASAM criteria and the continuum of care, and identifying workflow improvements for screening and referral.<br /><br />A suggested agenda includes: (1) welcoming/framing the need for change, (2) reflecting on key takeaways and linking them to real practice challenges, (3) determining what and how to change, and (4) making commitments to action, with optional follow-up sessions for workflow and case-based application.<br /><br />Worksheets provide sample facilitator questions (e.g., current screening processes, post-screen assessments, comfort discussing substance use, referral thresholds, and shared priorities) and a role-mapping tool to clarify responsibilities, identify gaps/duplications, and redesign roles and tools. The guide also includes evaluation ideas such as pre/post surveys, open-ended feedback, and measurable outcomes (e.g., screening rates, brief intervention/referral rates, and standardized tool use), plus links to PCSS-MOUD resources and mentoring.

Asset Subtitle

A tool to facilitate discussion and implementation within clinical teams

Keywords

PCSS-MOUD

SUD 101 Course 3

facilitation guide

interprofessional team discussions

substance use disorder screening

assessment tools

SBIRT integration

brief intervention and referral to treatment

ASAM criteria continuum of care

workflow improvement and evaluation metrics