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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Continuing Education Offerings

Motivational Interviewing for Tobacco Treatment – Skills Practice
Presenter: Edward J. Perka Jr., CASAC, NCNTT, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
May 5, 2026    12-2:00pm ET    Live via Zoom     $50 for Maine Residents    $75 for Non-Maine Residents
This workshop is designed to help healthcare providers strengthen their Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills to effectively engage in conversations about tobacco and nicotine use, and to support increased motivation for change.  Prior training and experience in using MI is helpful but not required to participate in this workshop. A high-level review of the concepts and strategies of MI will be presented, followed by a demonstration of how MI can be used in a group treatment setting. Participants will then practice MI skills, including open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections. The workshop will conclude with a discussion of how to incorporate MI into your current work with individuals who use tobacco and other nicotine products.
Learn more and register here – Registration closes May 5, 2026 @ 12pm

Foundations of Client-Centered Tobacco Treatment for Behavioral Health Organizations
Presenter: Janet Lewin, MPH, PS-C, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
May 14, 2026    12-1:30pm ET    Live via Zoom     $20 Registration
In this 90-minute training, behavioral health providers and other professionals will gain knowledge and practical tools to address tobacco use disorder. Participants will explore the impact of tobacco use among individuals with behavioral health conditions and learn evidence-based strategies and interventions to support successful tobacco treatment within their respective organizations.
Learn more and register here – Registration closes May 14, 2026 @ 12pm

Empowering Youth Providers: Core Skills in Client-Centered Tobacco Treatment
Presenter: Bonnie Alper, MCHES, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
May 20, 2026    12-1pm ET    Live via Zoom    $20 Registration
The session provides foundation in adolescent brain development and explains why nicotine exposure during the teenage years can be especially harmful. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address youth nicotine use with confidence and compassion.
Learn more and register here  – Registration closes May 20, 2026 @ 12pm

Health Systems Addressing Tobacco Use Among Patients
Presenter: David Spaulding, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
June 1, 2026    12-1:30pm ET    Live via Zoom    $20 Registration
This 90-minute virtual training will explore how health systems can effectively address tobacco use among patients by incorporating screening, brief intervention, referral pathways, and follow-up into routine clinical care.  Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for optimizing workflows, strengthening documentation, practices, and ensuring staff competency. The session will also provide an overview of the Maine QuitLink referral process and available treatment services.
Learn more and register here  – Registration closes April 20, 2026 @ 12pm

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Foundations of Tobacco Treatment Groups
Presenter: Edward J. Perka Jr., CASAC, NCNTT, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
June 4, 2026    12-2:00pm ET    Live via Zoom

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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:

Youth Tobacco & Nicotine Use in Maine: Insights from the 2025 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey
Presenter: Bonnie Alper, BS MCHES, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
April 14, 2026     12-1pm ET    1 CME Credit available with attendance of live webinar
This 1-hour webinar will provide an in-depth review of youth tobacco and nicotine use findings from the 2025 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS), a biennial survey of Maine students in grades 5–12 that monitors health behaviors, attitudes, and risk factors. A subject matter expert from the Maine CDC will join us to help interpret statewide trends and discuss emerging patterns in youth tobacco and nicotine product use.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the changing nicotine landscape affecting Maine youth, including shifts in product popularity and associated risk behaviors. The session will also highlight evidence-based cessation and prevention programs and outline how to refer students to appropriate support services, such as My Life, My Quit (age 13 – 17) and the Maine QuitLink (for students age 18+).
Registration Link

Using Motivational Interviewing & Goal Setting to Support a Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Lifestyle
Presenters: Bonnie Alper, BS MCHES, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence & Edward J. Perka Jr., CASAC, NCNTT, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
May 27, 2026     12-1pm ET
This 1-hour webinar equips participants with practical skills in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and goal setting to effectively support individuals pursuing a tobacco- and nicotine-free lifestyle.

Participants will explore why MI is a powerful, person-centered approach for guiding people through the stages of change with empathy and purpose. The session builds confidence in using essential OARS communication skills -open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarization-to help individuals explore their motivations for healthy change. This webinar also introduces strategies for helping individuals set realistic, attainable goals that promote incremental progress and long-term success.
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