Center for Tobacco Independence

This training will take place live, virtually, over Zoom on the following dates:  February 4th - 9:00am - 1:30pm EST February 5th - Recorded Sessions (3.5 hours total) February 6th - 9:00am - 2:00pm EST  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…

  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…