Event Description

Duke-UNC Virtual Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program 2020

The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program is now making its program available as a virtual, web-based experience. Through a combination of interactive video classes and online self-paced training, Duke-UNC TTS offers leading edge continuing education in a fun and engaging online experience.

Structure
The Duke-UNC TTS Program combines findings from the most current evidence-based research on pharmacotherapy, population-based issues, practical guidance on running a practice, and targeted skills in tobacco dependence counseling. Information is delivered through a blend of self-paced online learning and interactive virtual sessions comprised of didactic content, problem-based learning activities, applied practice problems, and practice counseling. All participants receive our comprehensive tobacco treatment textbook, which may be used as a valuable reference after the completion of the course. 

Program Accreditation
The Duke-UNC TTS Program is fully accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs, and the training provides education in all core competencies for tobacco treatment specialists as set forth by the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD). The competencies serve as a measure to provide best practices for effective treatment of tobacco use.

​Certification

Completion of this course fulfills the training requirement for the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP), offered by the Association for Addiction Counselors (NAADAC). The national certificate also requires passing an examination and providing evidence documenting 240 hours of tobacco treatment practice experience following the training. Please visit the NAADAC website for additional information about the national certificate.

Prerequisites

Course participants must attest to being tobacco free for at least 6 months prior to participating in the program.

Credit

The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program has been reviewed and designated as a jointly accredited activity by Duke University Health System Clinical Education and Professional Development for 27.75 hours. Duke University Health System Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team. Please visit our website for more specific information about credit hours for other medical and behavioral health professionals.

Program Cost
Cost for the virtual training is $1,100, to be paid upon registration. Please inquire about our partial scholarships!

End Date
Start Date
Total CME Credits
27.75
For registration/tickets purchase:
https://events.duke.edu/fall2020virtual
Currency Symbol:
USD
Event Cost:
$1,100
Event Capacity
100
Event Types (Select all that apply)
Medical Conference
Medical Seminar
Medical Educational Courses
Event Sponsors
Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program
Event Registration Contact Email
cttsprogram@duke.edu
Event Information Contact Email
cttsprogram@duke.edu
CME Credit Fall Under
20-30
CME Credits
Yes
Exhibits
Duke-UNC Virtual Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program 2020  
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Duke-UNC Virtual Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program 2020  

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