MEDEDU X216 - Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based approach to assist patients in making behavioral changes, including substance use. This course helps learners understand key principles of Motivational Interviewing, practice associated skills, and access resources to further develop their practice.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: This course is delivered fully online and allows learners to complete the content independently.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 1 hour to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires achieving a score of at least 80%.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Firefox
What You’ll Learn
- Understand the conceptual basis and definition of Motivational Interviewing.
- Explore the spirit of Motivational Interviewing and examples in conversations with patients.
- Focus on the key skill of reflective listening, including its purpose and techniques for effective reflections.
- Understand the role of open-ended questions in Motivational Interviewing and strategies for formulating evocative questions.
- Access best practices and resources to further develop Motivational Interviewing skills.
What You’ll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUMC).
Additional Information
Instructor: Dr. Michael Vilensky
Through the support of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, these training modules have been developed to educate the healthcare workforce that serves patients with substance use disorders. Successful completion of a single course provides one hour of free continuing education credit for physicians and nurse practitioners. Participants may complete all courses in the OneOhio series or select those presenting opportunities for professional growth.
Contact Us
For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.
For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact Sarah Dove.