TTS Continuing Education

We are developing in-person and online educational opportunities. Check back for updated information on new sessions. Current and recent offerings are listed below:

Applying Stress Reduction Techniques to Tobacco Treatment

Goal: The goal of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply mindfulness meditation stress reduction principles in their own lives and in the lives of those trying to quit tobacco use or maintain abstinence.

Continuing Education credits from other organizations;

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1. Advanced Group Counseling Substance Abuse Counseling Skills: Working with Difficult Populations 
   Brown University is hosting 'Advance Group Counseling' on February 27, 2012. For more information & to register go to their website at http://www.browndlp.org/dlpannouncement.php?course=260

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2. Addressing Tobacco Use Among Homeless Population
   Break Free Alliance will be hosting a three-part webinar series in February 2012 to discuss and encourage dialogue among partners working to address tobacco use among homeless and formerly homeless populations. For more information & to register go to their website at register here

   Wednesday, February 15th | 11:00am-12:30pm PDT Making the Case: Tobacco-Free Policies and Cessation Programming for Homeless Populations

   Wednesday, February 22nd | 11:00am-12:30pm PDT Systems Change: Integrating Tobacco-Free Policies and Cessation Services into Homeless Service Provider Settings

   Wednesday, February 29th | 11:00am-12:30pm PDT Innovative Partnerships: Developing Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs for Homeless and Formerly Homeless Populations

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3. Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy 
   An online program for provider training on smoking cessation during pregnancy is consistent with the US PHS 2008 Guidelines: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. It is interactive, can be used in segments and provides free CMEs/CEUs for physicians, nurses, dentists and dental hygienists expires 12/31/2013. http://Pregnancy and Smoking Cessation

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4.  Mayo Clinic: A Comprehensive Review for the Treatment of Smokeless Tobacco Use and Dependence on DVD. This program is designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in learning more about how to intervene with patients who use smokeless tobacco products. Physicians, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, tobacco treatment specialists, pharmacists, chemical dependency counselors, social workers, and other allied health professionals will find the program beneficial. This course will meet the requirement for 1 TTS continuing education credits. For information about he program go to Self-study CME.