TTS Training: Part 2

1. Describe the overall scope of the tobacco problem, including its impact on the health of tobacco users and non - tobacc o users, disparities in prevalence rates, and the disproportionate toll of tobacco use among vulnerable populations.
2. Review the biological, psychological, and social/environment determinants of tobacco use disorder.
3. Define effective modalities for treatment of tobacco use disorder.
4. Describe evaluation techniques for tobacco use disorder treatment programs.
5. Identify available resources to assist with delivering intervention s and professional development.
6. Discuss the core competencie s that are demonstrated by tobacco treatment specialists.
7. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to effectively implement motivationally - oriented counseling strategies that promote readiness to change and subsequent abstinence in individuals who have tobacco use disorder.
8. Describe the application of principles of evidence - based practice in the use of pharmacotherapy to treat tobacco use disorder.
9. Recognize the cognitive and behavioral intervention strategies to assist smokers through the pre - cessation, cessation, relapse prevention, and relapse recovery phases of quitting smoking.
10. Demonstrate the ability to assess clients who use tobacco to determine effective strategies for quitting tobacco use and to develop a tailored treatment plan to help clients achieve long - term abstinence.

Registration Fees:
General Participation Fee - $650 (includes Part 1 & Part 2)
*This virtual training capacity is limited to the first 30 registered participants.

Please register by Friday, October 6, by 12PM. 

Please click here to view the activity goals/objectives.

TTS Core Training Part 1 – This is an 8-10 hour online training that must be completed before attending the virtual 3-day Part 2 training. Part 1 covers the determinants of tobacco use disorder, including biological, psychological, and social aspects; physical and behavioral health impact of tobacco use; and best practices for systems to support treatment of tobacco use disorder. Your confirmation email contains information on how to access the online course.

TTS Core Training Part 2 - This is an intensive 3-day evidence-based training program which will be delivered virtually via Zoom. This part will cover pharmacotherapy; counseling skills; cognitive and behavioral strategies to assist tobacco users in quitting; and intake, assessment, and treatment planning.

UMass TTS Core Training Program is accredited by Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP). The program provides equal opportunity and access to all applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability and veteran's status. 

Participant Requirements:
- Participants must be tobacco-free for 6 months prior to the training
- Have good/stable internet connection
- Must have Zoom application downloaded, not accessing through web browser
- Webcam or access to webcam through other mobile device/tablet
- Ability to speak/have audio over the computer or mobile device/tablet
- Must be present (no work or home responsibilities for the entire training course)

Cancellation Policy: 
Cancellations received 2 weeks prior to the training will receive a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. Cancellations received within 2 weeks of the training will not receive a refund. For questions about the program, or to make a substitution, contact [email protected].

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or [email protected]. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.

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