Center for Tobacco Independence

  Overview: Building on the concepts of the foundations of Motivational Interviewing, this training will allow participants to practice the foundational strategies (OARS) of MI. Strategies such as open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarizing will be practiced in experiential role-plays. In addition, participants will be able to give and receive feedback from each other to help them improve their mastery of the skills. CHES Credits: 2.0 Credits Available with live training attendance Please Note: Foundational knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) is preferred prior to…

This program provides education on evidence-based research ranging from tobacco treatment medications, population-based issues and targeted tobacco treatment intervention skills. The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Program offers evidence-based education available in a versatile and fun format. Participants will gain competence in treating patients with tobacco use disorder and learn how to address tobacco use within organizations. Upon completion, participants receive a training certificate, which is the initial step toward obtaining the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification. Live Virtual Trainings…

Registration Closes March 31, 2025 In this Essential Skills Training you will learn about tobacco prevalence, products and burden, e-cigarettes and vaping, motivational interviewing, how to integrate brief, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice, tobacco treatment medications and relapse prevention and recovery. Participation in the Treating Tobacco Together: Essential Skills Training is a required component of the “Classic Pathway” for Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification. In-Person with pre-work: Participants must complete three online courses before the live in person training day that will take approximately 2 hours…