Training Schedule

Program Format

Prerequisites

Access will be provided to the online portal CME Cloud after acceptance into the training cohort.
There are 9 self paced modules and quizzes to complete prior to the live sessions.
They must be complete 1 week prior to the live sessions.

Day 1 (8:30-4:30)  

  • 8:30-9:30 am: Welcome & Introductions 
  • 9:30-12:15 pm: Counseling Strategies, Part 1 
  • 12:15-1:00 pm: Lunch 
  • 1:00-4:30 pm: Counseling Strategies, Part 2

Day 2 (8:30-4:30)  

  • 8:30-12:15 pm: Pharmacotherapy for Treatment of Tobacco Use Disorder
  • 12:15-1:00 pm: Lunch  
  • 1:00-4:30 pm: Cognitive & Behavioral Treatment Strategies  

 Day 3 (8:30-4:30)  

  • 8:30-12:00 pm: Intake, Assessment and Treatment Planning  
  • 12:00-1:00 pm: Working Lunch & DHSS Presentation
  • 1:00-4:00 pm: Intake, Assessment and Treatment Planning, Continued  
  • 4:00-4:30 pm: Wrap Up, Surveys, & Exam Information 

Certification Exam

Completion of the TTS exam is required to receive a Certificate of Attendance.
This is an online exam and must be completed within 4 weeks of the class.
Details will be provided at the training


Overview of Topics for TTS Training 

  • Overview of Tobacco Use Problem, including prevalence, tobacco/nicotine products 
  • Tobacco Use and Physical Health 
  • Tobacco Use and Behavioral Health 
  • Describing Tobacco Use Disorder, including DSM 5 definition, withdrawal, and measures of dependence 
  • Biology of Tobacco Use Disorder 
  • Psychological Factors and Tobacco Use 
  • Social, Cultural, and Environmental Influences on Tobacco Use Disorder 
  • Guidelines for Health Systems 
  • Role of Tobacco Treatment Specialist and Resources 
  • Counseling skills 
  • Motivational interviewing 
  • Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Treatment 
  • Treatment 
  • Pharmacotherapy for Tobacco Use Disorder 
  • Intake and Assessment of Clients with Tobacco Use Disorder 
  • Treatment Planning for Clients with Tobacco Use Disorder 
  • TTS Role and Certification 

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