The TTS training prepares professionals to be able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based treatment for tobacco dependence. Combining cognitive-behavioral and pharmacotherapy treatment is paramount to initiating a successful quit attempt. The ACT Center has trained hundreds of TTS since 1999.
This virtual program emphasizes obtaining the fundamental knowledge and skills relevant to understanding the addictive nature of tobacco use, its impact on health, and key clinical activities for assessing and treating the nicotine dependent individual. A unique aspect of this program is that clinical skills are taught using the ACT Center Tobacco Treatment Program. This includes a manualized approach based on years of testing and experience. Manuals include the participant, therapist, and program manual. Each designed to offer the needed resources to both clinician and client.
This program was designed to provide the necessary content and experiences for attendees to achieve the competency standards for TTS as set forth by the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD). This program is fully accredited by the Council on Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP).
Education and Experience Prerequisites:
Consistent with requirements for the Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA).
Additional Supportive Documents and Criteria:
If you wish to attend, but do not meet requirements and/or will not be delivering tobacco treatment services then please contact Kelli Grant-Olive at kolive2@umc.edu for further information.
ACT Center Spring Workshop
Registration Fee:
Free
$985
$785
Fee includes:
Registration for MS residents Registration for Non-MS residents
For more information, please contact Kelli Olive at 601.815.1180 or kolive2@umc.edu.
The ACT Center is funded by an appropriation from the Mississippi State Legislature, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and a grant from the Mississippi State Department of Health (Office of Tobacco Control)
Disclosure: As mandated by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) all persons in control of content including speakers participating in this conference have been asked to disclose to the program audience the presence or absence of all relevant financial relationships of all persons in a position to control educational content presented. No planners or speakers have any relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of Mr. Jonathan Hontzas. He is on the speakers bureau for Biodesix. Any potential conflicts of interest have been mitigated through the use of a peer monitor.
Three components are necessary to complete the ACT Center program:
Those meeting the requirement from an accredited TTS training program are eligible to apply for the Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA).