Rethink Tobacco Indiana- 6-hour Tobacco Free Recovery Workshop

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Online, Indianapolis, IN


This is an intensive 6-hour, hybrid format, evidence-based training program. The RTI Tobacco Workshop will cover pharmacotherapy; counseling skills; cognitive and behavioral strategies to assist tobacco users in quitting; and intake, assessment, and treatment planning.

1. Describe the overall scope of the tobacco problem, including its impact on the health of tobacco users and non - tobacco 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 competencies 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 is free, but pre-registration is required.

In support of improving patient care, Indiana University School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Nurses
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 4.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this activity for 4.5 ACPE contact hours. Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit will be provided to NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

Physicians
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers
Indiana University School of Medicine has been approved by the Indiana Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor Board to provide Category I Continuing Education program. This activity qualifies for 4.5 Category I CEU as outlined by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, enables the learner to earn 4.5 credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification Program. It is the CME activity's provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. 

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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.50 hours), ACPE Contact Hours (4.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (4.50 hours), Social Work Category I CEU (4.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Indiana University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025