All-Ohio Medical School Opioid Use Disorder Collaborative Curriculum

Students will take part in an interactive, simulated overview of motivational interviewing (MI). Participants will learn, apply and test their knowledge through simulated/role-play observation, interactive discussion, and case scenarios. The goal of this session is to help participants develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities in using MI with patients, including those with opioid use disorders.

Instructional Strategy: Lecture/Discussion, Simulation, Demonstration, 2 hours

Learning Objectives

1. Explain why it is important to empathize with patients who have substance use disorders 
2. Identify key components of motivational interviewing 
3. Practice the relational and technical skills of motivational interviewing 

Author: Russell Spieth, PhD

School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)