Developed by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Practice Transformation and in consultation with experts, enhanced illness management and recovery (E-IMR) is an enhanced version of IMR, an approach developed to support individuals with mental illness in their recovery. E-IMR incorporates integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT) principles into the IMR intervention to better serve individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and a co-occurring substance use disorder (COD).

Practitioners across a range of service lines gain a shared language, a foundation of person-centered and recovery-oriented principles, and proven strategies to use when delivering care to individuals with COD. This approach helps practitioners and the individuals they serve identify the interaction between substance use and mental illness, as well as utilize strategies to reduce and manage symptoms to help support them in living their best lives.

This three CE course is designed to provide a basic understanding of E-IMR. It is the first step to receiving CPT’s E-IMR Foundations Certification. The Introduction to E-IMR contains five sections that you can complete at your own pace. It is designed to introduce you to E-IMR and prepare you for our 15 CE training in E-IMR Foundations. It is also a great way for program administrators and clinical directors to get a sense of whether E-IMR is a fit for the organization. Resources are available to download along the way.

For more information about E-IMR courses and certification, please visit our FAQ.