Section: Module 6: Implementing SBIRT in Your Practice (Optional) | Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment | NextGenU.org

  • Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:585
    • Describe the process of implementing SBIRT in healthcare settings, including its barriers and facilitators.
    • Examine the evidence for the effective implementation of SBIRT in certain contexts and circumstances.
    • Apply the implementation process of SBIRT in your own practice.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours and 8 minutes.


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    • This Module content includes most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      Quiz: Module 6

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    • Reflection - In this learning activity, you will reflect on all you have learned in this module and answer questions as it relates to the implementation of SBIRT in your clinical-care setting/practice.

      Step 1: Review and Reflect

      Review all the required learning materials for this lesson and reflect on the feasibility of implementing SBIRT in your clinical-care setting.  

      Step 2: Respond

      Prepare a 300-450 word piece of writing which answers the following key questions based on your practice/clinical setting: 

      • What are contextual factors which will influence the implementation of SBIRT?
      • What do you think might be some possible obstacles and facilitators to implementing SBIRT in your clinic?
      • What are the general benefits of implementing SBIRT in the health care setting?

      Step 3: Share 

      To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      OPTIONAL Step 4: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”