Center for Tobacco Independence

This virtual training is designed specifically for dental providers. To effectively treat Tobacco Use Disorder, dental providers require a specific combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with affirmative attitudes, values, and beliefs that support them in this important and challenging work. This training provides participants with the basic level of tobacco specific information that is necessary to treat tobacco use disorder in their patients with competence and confidence. This training will outline the principal areas and key points of evidenced-based tobacco treatment…

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…

  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…