MD Anderson is one of 27 sites accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP) to provide a five-day class 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 evidence in tobacco cessation research and treatment strategies.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Implement best practice patient screening and care procedures.
- Demonstrate understanding of best practices and complications related to tobacco treatment.
- Identify multiple treatment plans, techniques and available resources to offer as patient care.
- Provide patient education on new and emerging tobacco products.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment being offered.
Target Audience
Specialties – ALL
Professions – Counselor, Nurse – APRN, Nurse – LVN, Nurse – RN, Pharmacist, Physician (MD or DO), Social Worker, Student or Trainee
Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (32.25 hours), ANCC – Nursing Contact Hour(s) (32.25 hours), Medical Ethics/Professional Responsibility (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (32.25 hours), Social Work (32.25 hours)
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