This intensive four-day program offers the highest quality tobacco treatment training based on the most up-to-date evidence-based tobacco cessation research data and treatment strategies. Participants from wide range of health care disciplines who are already providing tobacco dependence treatment or with a strong interest in entering this field are invited to attend. The goal is to train tobacco cessation champions for organizations and communities.

Topics:

• Assessment
• Counseling Skills
• Motivational Interviewing
• Diversity and Disparities
• Treatment Planning
• Pharmacotherapy
• Tobacco Dependence and co-morbid conditions
• Relapse Prevention

The last half-day of the program will consist of an examination which tests both knowledge and counseling skills.

26.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum

26.5 CNE contact hours