This training will take place on February 7 & 8th, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

NOTE: This course requires a minimum of 8 attendees. If we do not have the required number by December 31, 2024 we will be canceling this course. Please do NOT make any non-refundable travel arrangements until we have the number of registrations needed.  We will notify you by January 6, 2025.

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a method of communication that supports people in resolving ambivalence and planning behavior change.  Research supports the effectiveness of MI in helping people change a variety of health behaviors. This workshop will utilize presentation and didactic teaching methods, interactive discussion, demonstration and practice to help equip the participants to employ motivational interviewing strategies with clients/patients to support them in making health behavior changes.

This training will provide foundational understanding of motivational interviewing principles as well as opportunities to practice related skills for tobacco treatment.

After completing the course you will receive an email to participate in a course evaluation.  After completing the evaluation you will be able to download a certificate of attendance that will provide 12.0 contact hours.