Getting Started With ASAM CO-Triage Integration

Non-specialists can perform an assessment of a patient's substance use for the purposes of a referral.

About ASAM CO-Triage

ASAM CO-Triage is a computer-guided provisional referral tool for individuals with substance-use disorders and co-occurring conditions:

• Conducts a quick, initial assessment along the 6 ASAM Criteria dimensions to identify broad treatment needs
• Generates an initial level of care placement for referral
• Designed for both medical and non-medical settings and by providers who are non-specialists in addiction medicine

Adding ASAM Co-Triage Integration

To request ASAM CO-Triage  Integration for your clinic, please use the Support Tab. 

ASAM offers a training course via their eLearning Center for CO-Triage, at: https://elearning.asam.org/products/asam-co-triage-course-general-on-demand

This 4-hour, on-demand workshop is designed to help counselors, social workers, administrators, and other clinical staff learn how to navigate and appropriately use the ASAM CO-Triage tool to generate a provisional level of care placement for individuals with alcohol and substance use problems. The workshop content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through interactive and case-based activities. 

Please note that ASAM charges a $25 administration fee, per user, to register for this course.