Educational Offerings

CTI’s Tobacco Treatment Education and Training Program offers self-paced courses, trainings in special topics, and additional resource for those who are interested in continuing education in the field of tobacco and tobacco treatment.

Visit our Calendar of Events for a listing of upcoming trainings.
For more information about current offerings or future trainings: tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org or 207-662-7154

Self-Paced Courses

Access a full catalog of tobacco treatment and control online trainings and webinars on your own schedule. Course topics include foundational knowledge on the health burdens of tobacco and nicotine use, the role of tobacco treatment medications, e-cigarettes and vaping, relapse prevention and recovery, motivational interviewing, and more.

Access our full online catalog of on demand trainings and webinars at MaineHealthCTI.Thinkific.com

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Skills-Based Workshops

Motivational Interviewing for Tobacco Treatment – Skills Practice – Register Here
September 17, 2026   |   1-3pm ET  | Registration closes 9/17/26 @ 1pm ET
$25 for Maine Residents / $50 for non-Maine Residents
1.75 CME/CEU credits available with attendance of training

 

Empowering Teens to Live Nicotine-Free: Practical Strategies for Youth-Serving Professionals  – Register Here
September 22, 2026   |   12-2pm ET  | Registration closes 9/21/26 at 11:59pm ET
$10 for Maine Residents / $25 for non-Maine Residents
1.75 CME/CEU credits available with attendance of training

 

Tobacco Treatment Groups: Practical Applications of a Change Readiness Model  – Register Here
December 8, 2026  |  1-3pm ET  | Registration closes 12/8/26 @ 1pm ET
$25 for Maine residents / $50 for non-Maine residents

 

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Webinars

Throughout the year, CTI conducts webinars to support ongoing education in tobacco control, treatment, and prevention. Participate in one of these webinars to earn continuing education credits and learn without leaving your desk.

If you are unable to join the live webinar, recordings will be made available within one week of the event. Continuing education credits are only available for those who attend the live event.

Upcoming Webinars:

  • Beyond the Smoke: Understanding Modern Nicotine Products in Our Communities  – Register Here
    December 10, 2026 |  4-5pm ET  |  Presenter: Bonnie Alper, TTS, MCHES, BS, Tobacco Treatment & Prevention Educator with the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
    Free  |  1.0 CHES Credit Available with attendance of live webinar
    Description: Tobacco and nicotine products have evolved far beyond traditional cigarettes. From brightly colored, fruit-flavored vapes to discreet nicotine pouches, these products are gaining popularity in our communities. This one-hour webinar will explore common tobacco and nicotine products currently on the market, the strategies used to market them, and their potential health impacts. Participants will learn how to recognize these products, understand their appeal, and engage in informed conversations to support prevention and education efforts.

Webinar Recordings: