Learning Modules
Get the Most Out of Your Certification
Everyone benefits from physicians who are up-to-date in their field and continuously learning. That’s why, as an added benefit to you we’ve made several optional learning modules available for free*.
Core elements of modules include:
- Topic-specific modules that incorporate real-life scenarios
- Flexibility that’s built in so you can take modules anywhere, at any time
- Immediate feedback providing scores, correct answers, and rationales
- A focus on learning so you can stay up-to-date on advances in your specialty
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Description: Approximately 40 questions on the general principles of substance use disorder with a focus on the use of alcohol, cannabis, stimulant, and nicotine use.
CME Credits: 4 (Which can count toward your DEA requirements)
How to prepare for this module
View these learning resources:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder Study Points
- Diagnosis (6-minute video)
- Treatment (7-minute video)
- Cannabis Use Disorder Study Points
- Stimulant Use Disorder Study Points
- Tobacco Use Disorder Study Points
How to take this module
Sign in to your ABEM Portal and register for this module. Be sure to select the CME option if you want credits. This module will NOT count toward your certification requirements.
Resources for getting started can be found on the module overview page.
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Description: Approximately 20 questions on pain management in the ED, opioid use disorder, management of opioid overdose and withdrawal, and medications used to treat opioid use disorder.
CME Credits: 2 (Which can count toward your DEA requirements)
How to prepare for this module
View these learning resources:
- Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
- Opioid Use Disorder (5-minute video)
- Medication for OUD (8-minute video)
- Methadone for OUD (5-minute video)
- Precipitated Withdrawal (5-minute video)
- Pain Control (5-minute video)
- Harm Reduction (6-minute video)
How to take this module
Sign in to your ABEM Portal and register for this module. Be sure to select the CME option if you want credits. This module will NOT count toward your certification requirements.
Resources for getting started can be found on the module overview page.
Resuscitation
Description: Approximately 20 questions designed to help improve knowledge and skills in resuscitation as well as to potentially meet local medical staff requirements to be proficient in the care of critically ill or injured patients.
CME Credits: 6
How to prepare for this module
How to take this module
Sign in to your ABEM Portal and register for this module. Be sure to select the CME option if you want credits. This module will NOT count toward your certification requirements.
Resources for getting started can be found on the module overview page.
* Who can access these modules
ABEM-certified physicians who are keeping up with their annual fee and other continuing certification requirements can get these modules at no additional cost.
In addition to ABEM-certified physicians, the SUD and OUD modules are available (with a fee) to:
- Residents
- Physicians who are in the initial certification process
- Those who are subspecialty certified by ABEM with a primary certification from another ABMS Board
To find out how to access these modules, contact ABEM at 517-332-4800, option 2 or staycertified@abem.org.
