Frequently Asked Questions

The first step is to select the program you want. For this, go to the training tab to select the course package you want. Then, click either the red Get Started button or the price button. This will take you to a program steps page. The payment step is after the first step. Click "Pay Now" and this will take you to payment.

If you start the program and are not satisfied for any reason, we will refund your training fee. The request for a refund must be emailed to billing [at] clinicaltools [dot] com and be within 60 days of the original payment. Refunds will be in the original form of payment. If you complete the program, we will not issue a refund.

If you are a resident or part of a residency program, please contact us to discuss a reduced rate.

Yes you can. Click on the "Training" tab at the top of the page, then click on the name of the program that you started to complete courses or access your CME or training certificates. Just use the same username and password that you set up on BuprenorphineCME.com.

Buprenorphine Training Program:
To complete the Buprenorphine Training Program, you must take all 12 courses on the site, including a pre/post-test for each. After you complete all 12 courses you will be eligible for the waiver. You can also claim 8 credit hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit after you complete the courses.

Clinical Cases:
To complete the Clinical Cases program, you must take all 4 courses on the site, including a pre/post-test for each. After you complete all 4 courses you can claim 4 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.

There is no time limit - you can spend 20 minutes every day for a month, or complete the entire program in one day, though you must spend at least 8 hours. Online training at BupPractice.com is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can review the courses at times that are convenient for you. You can also complete the program during more than one session.

You can get more information and the forms that you need here.

We no longer provide CME certificates for individual courses. When you have completed all 12 courses and the other requirements of the training program, you will be able to view and print your training program certificate from the Training Steps page.

Please send an email to billing [at] clinicaltools [dot] com and we will be happy to create an invoice for your purchasing department, so you can be reimbursed, etc. Our EIN is 51-0344326.

No, the BupPractice program is designed to be used online, and includes the pre/post-tests, and interactive features that do not work well in "print". We also revise the website to make sure it is up-to-date throughout the year, and that wouldn't be possible with a print-able version.

Short version: If you complete this program you can apply for your waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.

Long version: The website offers an official training program that satisfies the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) training requirement for a DATA 2000 physician waiver. This means that now you can take the 12-course program on BupPractice.com to qualify for your waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. This training program is provided by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). The website is ASAM's online buprenorphine training program, which is presented in collaboration with Clinical Tools, Inc. ASAM also holds live buprenorphine trainings across the United States. Learn more about ASAM at their website.

The Buprenorphine Training Program costs $175 for physicians and $75 for residents. The Clinical Cases in Buprenorphine program costs $80.

You can receive 8 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for completing the 12-course training program. This is the only credit type being offered at this time.

You are welcome to complete the training program for educational purposes, but at this time ONLY physicians with individual DEA numbers can prescribe buprenorphine.

Referring physicians of patients with opioid dependence will find many useful resources on this site. The Forums can be used to network with other physicians about managing patients who are being maintained on buprenorphine and to find local buprenorphine providers. How-To Guide provides background information on the medication, including contraindications and side effects. If you are interested in becoming waivered to prescribe buprenorphine, you can complete your DATA-qualifying training at any time.

Yes, you are welcome to take the BupPractice.com program, but please be aware that the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000) only enables qualifying physicians to prescribe. SAMHSA explains it here.

You can check with CSAT/SAMHSA at their hotline 866-287-2728 to check on the status. Neither ASAM nor Clinical Tools is involved in the CSAT or DEA review process.

For the waiver form, ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) is the official provider of this online training program. The program was developed by Clinical Tools, Inc.

After you complete the training, you will need to submit the "Notification of Intent" form by mail, fax or online. This form is reviewed by CSAT/SAMHSA and the DEA. The process is described at Buprenorphine.SAMHSA.gov . Be aware this may take several weeks. If you don't hear back within 45 days, you may begin prescribing, according to the SAMHSA website. However, in some states you will need to add additional information to your DEA number on the script in order for the pharmacy to fill it.

You can print the waiver form and mail it in or you can submit it electronically. Visit Buprenorphine.SAMHSA.gov to find the print and online version of the form. If you submit your form online, you do not need to submit documentation regarding your training. We submit to it SAMHSA bi-weekly.

You should apply for the waiver if you want to prescribe buprenorphine. After you complete the 12-course training program you will be qualified to apply for the waiver. Visit Buprenorphine.SAMHSA.gov to see the other ways that physicians can become qualified to prescribe buprenorphine.

No, your DEA number and X number do not change when you move from state to state. However, some states have an additional CDS (controlled dangerous substance) number, which may change. If you move be sure to update your practice address with the DEA.

This site was developed for both physicians and clinicians who treat opioid-dependent patients with buprenorphine, and for physicians who manage and refer patients with opioid dependence.

Buprenorphine Practice Advisor was developed by Clinical Tools, Inc., funded by a contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (#HHSN271200555303C). Clinical Tools, Inc., is a small, physician-run business dedicated to harnessing the potential of the Internet to create scalable, usable, and broadly available tools for health researchers, clinicians, and consumers.

Clinical Tools will not share your personal information with any third parties. However, we will provide ASAM with a list of all physicians who have completed the training program.

Parts of this website are accessible without paying a fee. However, we do charge for our training programs. The Buprenorphine Training Program costs $175 for physicians and $75 for residents. The Clinical Cases in Buprenorphine program costs $80.

You do not need to create an account to access all the information on BupPractice.com. However, to participate in forums, post comments, or add content to the site, you will need to create an account and login.

All you need is a username, an email address, and a password. Creating an account on the site is free, and it enables you to participate in forums and groups, and to create a BupSite.

Go to your Account page and click on the Edit tab. There you can update your password, email address, and other aspects of your profile.

You may request a new password.

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