Center for Tobacco Independence

This skills-focused training will build on knowledge gained in the Treating Tobacco Together: Essential Skills Training.  This training is appropriate for individuals who have completed the Essential Skills Training within the past two years and are interested in increasing their tobacco treatment skills. Participants will build on common counseling skills used in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy, explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment, learn to develop effective treatment plans, discuss considerations for medication management and…

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. Registration closes February…

Join other health professionals in this training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate brief, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice. The Essential Skills Training is open to all health professionals, prevention professionals, and community members who are interested in learning more about the burden of tobacco and strategies for intervention and treatment. Participation in the Treating Tobacco Together: Essential Skills Training is a required component for the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification 3-Step Training Pathway. Registration closes March 6, 2025 at…