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TOBACCO TREATMENT TRAINING PROGRAM

MD Anderson is one of 28 sites accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment
Training Programs (CTTTP) to provide a five-day training for individuals
interested in becoming credentialed as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS). The
program offers the highest quality tobacco treatment training, based on the most
up to date research evidence on tobacco treatment strategies. We welcome
participants from all health care disciplines and cultures.

Our goal is to train interdisciplinary health care providers and public health
professionals to become tobacco treatment champions for their organizations and
communities.

Upcoming Trainings

 * January 13-17, 2025
 * March 31-April 4, 2025
 * June 9-13, 2025

Please contact us at ctts@mdanderson.org if you have any questions about the
program or would like to be added to the participant waiting list for trainings.


Audience Criteria


This activity is intended for health care providers and behavioral health
professionals, who counsel and treat patients toward full abstinence from
tobacco and nicotine products. 

Prescribers Track

This particular track takes place on Thursday of the training week. The lectures
covered are Pharmacotherapy, Treatment Planning, and Relapse Prevention. Please
note we welcome registrants to join us on Wednesday afternoon for additional
background on pharmacotherapy, but credit hours will only be provided for
Thursday (up to 7 credit hours). For those who complete the 1 day training, they
will obtain a certificate of attendance/completion, but are not eligible for the
national exam to obtain certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) in
tobacco treatment. To learn more, contact ctts@mdanderson.org. 

Scholarship Opportunity

MD Anderson's Tobacco Treatment Training Program will have scholarships
available for VA employees during the 2024-2025 trainings. This is made possible
by a generous donation from Mr. Ellis J. Williamson, who is a World War II
Veteran and retired member of the Army Air Corps hailing from Gallatin, Texas
(Cherokee County). Eligibility for the scholarship includes (1) verification of
employment within a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital or Medical Center in the
United States, and (2) provide tobacco and nicotine cessation services for
patients. To learn more information or inquire about eligibility for the
scholarship, email ctts@mdanderson.org.


PROGRAM INFORMATION

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

MD Anderson’s Tobacco Treatment Training Program is an intensive, five-day
course focused on the skills needed to effectively deliver tobacco treatment in
both a clinic and community setting. Faculty and presenters are MD Anderson
physicians, psychologists, counseling clinicians, education staff and other MD
Anderson professionals. 

A partial list of curriculum topics includes:

 * 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
abstract knowledge and counseling skills. This training program is designed for
health care professionals either already providing tobacco and nicotine
dependence treatment and/or for those with a strong interest in entering the
field. 

PROGRAM COST

Registration fee for all five days of the virtual training: $1,100

 1. Provider types include: M.D., D.O., Psy.D., PA, APN and RN
 2. Mental health professionals and counselors: LPC, LMSW and LMFT
 3. Community health and education specialists: CHES and MCHES
    

Prescriber Track fee (Thursday only): $250

We also offer special discounts for professionals working in academic,
government, non-profit and limited resource settings:

 1. Employees working at Academic, Health Science Center or Schools of Health
    Profession- $900. 
 2. Employees working in FQHC’s, LMHA’s, state and local health departments
    (only 5 spaces per training course) - $500.
    1.  Clinics or health departments designated as serving patients who are
       uninsured, underinsured or living in low-resourced areas
    2. Non-profit organizations

PRESCRIBER TRACK

The Prescribers Track takes place on Thursday of the training week. We welcome
registrants to join us on Wednesday afternoon for additional background on
pharmacotherapy, but credit hours will only be provided for Thursday (up to 7
credit hours).The lectures covered are:

 * Pharmacotherapy
 * Treatment Planning
 * Relapse Prevention

Those choosing this training are not eligible for the national exam to obtain
certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) in tobacco treatment. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The following Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned:


 * Up to 32.25 hours of CE credit for Physicians, Registered Nurses, and
   Advanced Practice Providers.
 * Up to 30 hours of CE credit for LPC, LMSW and LMFT
 * Up to 32.25 hours of CE credit for CHES and MCHES

Learning Objectives:
1. Implement best practices patient screening and care procedures
2. Demonstrate understanding of best practices and complications related to
tobacco treatment
3. Identify multiple treatment plans, techniques and available resources to
offer with patient care
4. Provide patient education on new and emerging tobacco products
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment being offered

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center 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.

Credit Designation Statement:


The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity
for a maximum of 32.25 AMA
PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate
with the extent of their
participation in the activity.


The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity
for a maximum of 1.00
credit(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.


The University of Texas MD Anderson (CEU Provider #4607) is an approved
continuing education provider for
Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. this
activity has been approved for
continuing education units.

Prescriber Track

The following Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned:

 * Up to 7 hours of CE credit for Physicians, Registered Nurses, and Advanced
   Practice Providers.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe available pharmacotherapy options for treating tobacco use disorder
and their therapeutic use.
2. Implement behavioral interventions such as Motivational Interviewing to
complement pharmacotherapy and enhance quit rates.
3. Create personalized treatment plans that identify and address individual
smoking triggers
through targeted interventions and coping strategies. 
4. Recall strategies to effectively address common challenges with relapse
prevention.

Accreditation:

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center 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.

Credit Designation:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity
for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only
the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity..

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity
will award 7.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)

The University of Texas MD Anderson (CEU Provider #4607) is an approved
continuing education provider for Social Workers through
the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. this activity has been
approved for continuing education units.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support has been received for this activity.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 financial relationships with ineligible
entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest
have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

REGISTRATION

Registration is limited to facilitate learning and maximize interaction with the
experienced faculty. For more details  and to register for upcoming trainings,
please see list of trainings listed above in the "upcoming trainings" section.


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