Learning Objectives

• Differentiating the various factors leading to Alcohol Use Disorders by integrating hereditary, neurobiological and Psycho-social factors for a holistic approach
• Incorporate Screening and assessment for Alcohol use disorder in the practice 
• Increase the ability to decide safe and appropriate pharmacological agents and psychosocial intervention as per the evidence-based practice for alcohol use disorder (AUD)
• Deciding when to refer the patient to an expert

Course Structure

Weekly live tele-ECHO Sessions: Every Friday, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

• Introduction and Updates (5 minutes)
• Didactic Session (20 minutes)
• Slido Quiz (15 minutes)
• Case scenario Presentations and discussion (45 minutes)
• Anonymous Feedback (5 minutes)

Course Components

• Duration: 3 months (August to October 2025)
• Live Sessions: 12 weekly tele-ECHO sessions
• E-Learning: Self-paced content via elearn.vknnimhans.in
• Assessments: Three online assignments and pre/post tests
• Case Presentation: One mandatory case scenario presentation

Digital Platforms

• Live tele-ECHO sessions via Zoom Healthcare
• E-learning platform: elearn.vknnimhans.in (web and mobile apps available)
• Case submissions through HIPAA-compliant Jotform
• Interactive engagement using Slido
• Session management through iECHO.org

Certification Requirements

• 75% attendance with video presence (minimum 9 out of 12 sessions)
• 60 minutes minimum video presence per session
• Completion of one scenario presentation
• Three assignments with minimum 75% score
• Completion of pre-test and post-test

Important Dates