Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Friday, March 30 2012, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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“Training of Trainers” WorkshopFor Primary and Behavioral Health Care Professionals2012 Generations Conference Training provided byBarbara Sullivan, Ph.D, Associate Director
Utah Addiction Center, University of Utah
Glen R. Hanson, Ph.D., DDS, Director
Utah Addiction Center, University of Utah
Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
“Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment is a
comprehensive and integrated approach to the delivery of
early intervention and treatment services through universal screening
for persons with substance use disorders and those at risk” (SAMHSA 2010).
SBIRT is an evidenced based model which has been proven effective in reducing
and preventing alcohol and drug use. Some of the benefits of SBIRT include:
Reduced health care costs (savings of $3.81 for every
$1.00 spent on screening and intervention)
Helping patients decrease their risk of becoming alcohol and drug dependent
Location : Hilton Salt Lake City Center 255 South West Temple Salt Lake City, Utah Contact : Becky King at
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or (801) 538-4278
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will learn:
1. The history of SBIRT
2. The core components of SBIRT
3. How to administer and score screening tools
4. How to train peers on SBIRT
CME’s and CEU’s will be provide
