Build the skills to have effective conversations about tobacco and nicotine use and connect patients and clients with proven support.
The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence (CTI) offers practical, evidence-based training for healthcare professionals, behavioral health professionals and others working with people who use tobacco or nicotine. CTI has trained thousands of professionals throughout Maine to support high-quality tobacco treatment.
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Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training
CTI offers two training pathways for professionals interested in developing specialized tobacco treatment knowledge and skills.
Accelerated Training Pathway
Complete the core training requirement needed to pursue Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification through one comprehensive program.
Explore the Accelerated Tobacco Treatment Specialist Program
Three-Step Training Pathway
Step 1: Treating Tobacco Together: Essential Skills Training
Learn foundational strategies for identifying and addressing tobacco and nicotine use.
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Step 2: Treating Tobacco Together: Intensive Skills Training
Build advanced skills for delivering evidence-based, person-centered tobacco treatment.
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Step 3: Tobacco Treatment Symposium
Apply your knowledge, explore emerging topics and connect with other tobacco treatment professionals.
Learn About the Tobacco Treatment Symposium
Additional Educational Opportunities
Continue learning through self-paced courses, virtual skills-based workshops and webinars covering tobacco treatment, prevention and emerging nicotine-related topics.
On-Demand Courses
Learn at your own pace through CTI’s online learning platform.
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Virtual Workshops and Webinars
Find upcoming live sessions, program details and registration information.
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Materials and Resources
Access tools and resources to help address tobacco and nicotine use with patients and clients.
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Training and Technical Assistance
CTI helps healthcare and behavioral health professionals build the knowledge and skills needed to address tobacco and nicotine use. CTI’s Tobacco Treatment Specialist training program is nationally accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs.
CTI also provides technical assistance to help healthcare organizations implement evidence-based tobacco treatment practices.
Provider Engagement
CTI works with providers, clinical teams and administrative staff to strengthen how tobacco use is addressed in healthcare settings. Support may include:
- Training staff to talk with patients and clients about tobacco and nicotine use
- Implementing Maine QuitLink referral processes
- Supporting electronic medical record referral workflows
- Using data to guide quality-improvement efforts
Upcoming Trainings and Events
Visit the CTI calendar for upcoming trainings, workshops, webinars and other educational opportunities.
For more information about training or technical assistance, contact tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org or 207-662-7154.