The Roswell Park Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program is intended to prepare all levels of health professionals to provide effective, evidence-based treatment for tobacco dependence across a range of intensities and populations.
Our Training Program is fully accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs and was the first accredited site in New York State. Our training program curriculum is delivered in fun, creative ways to help you retain knowledge and build skills needed to provide effective evidence-based treatment for tobacco use.
Program information
Our five-day on-site professional workshop provides an in-depth understanding of the biopsychosocial underpinnings of tobacco use and dependence as well as the conceptual and empirical framework for the evidence-based treatment of tobacco dependence. The comprehensive, interactive and training format supports the development of proficiencies in all of the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Core Competencies.
The goal of this program is to train professionals to become Tobacco Treatment Specialists with the competencies and skills to understand tobacco use in multiple contexts, perform comprehensive assessments of tobacco users, and provide evidence-based treatment of varying intensities in multiple modalities.
Training topics
- Tobacco Treatment Specialists: roles, responsibilities, professional development, ethics and credentialing
- Overview of a comprehensive approach to tobacco control
- Evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment approaches
- Tobacco products: marketing, design, prevalence of use and health consequences
- Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
- Treating tobacco use and dependence
- Principles of evidence-based, patient-centered, behavior change treatment strategies
- Comprehensive clinical assessment of the tobacco user
- Basic pharmacotherapy for tobacco use and advanced pharmacologic treatment planning
- Health disparities
- Relapse prevention and recovery
- Telephone, individual and group treatment models
- Documentation, coding, billing and program evaluation
All different types of health professionals who interact with individuals that use tobacco can benefit from this training including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, health educators and pharmacists.
What will I learn during this workshop?
This five-day on-site professional workshop provides an in-depth understanding of the biopsychosocial underpinnings of tobacco use and dependence as well as the conceptual and empirical framework for the evidence-based treatment of tobacco dependence. The comprehensive, interactive and training format supports the development of proficiencies in all of the TTS Core Competencies and Skill Sets.
Content includes:
- Tobacco Treatment Specialists: roles, responsibilities, professional development, ethics and credentialing
- Overview of a comprehensive approach to tobacco control
- Evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment approaches
- Tobacco products: marketing, design, prevalence of use and health consequences
- Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
- Treating tobacco use and dependence
- Principles of evidence-based, patient-centered, behavior change treatment strategies
- Comprehensive clinical assessment of the tobacco user
- Basic pharmacotherapy for tobacco use
- Advanced pharmacologic treatment planning
- Tobacco-related social determinants, intersectionality, diversity and tobacco-related health disparities
- Relapse prevention and recovery
- Telephone, individual, and group treatment models
- Documentation, coding, billing, and tobacco treatment program evaluation
Where and when will the program be held?
Regularly scheduled workshops are held on the campus of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263.
What is the cost of the workshop?
The cost of the 5-day training is $1,400. This fee includes tuition and all training materials as well as breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks each day of the training.
Are there any discounts or scholarships available?
We do offer a limited number of scholarships to those who meet the eligibility requirements. To apply for a scholarship you must first register. After registering there is a Scholarship Form that is required to be submitted. If you are unable to secure a scholarship or other funding, you may contact us to be removed from the registration. If you have any further questions regarding scholarships, please contact us at TTSTraining@RoswellPark.org or 716-845-8970.
A limited block of rooms has been reserved with our discount (code TTS Roswell Park) for this workshop at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, located within walking distance to all workshop activities. Please contact the hotel directly to make arrangements.
What are the prerequisites or requirements for enrolling in the workshop?
There are no minimum education level or license/certification requirements for attendance. Workshops generally attract diverse groups of healthcare providers from multiple disciplines.
Do you offer Continuing Education Credit?
All trainees are provided with a record of attendance and a comprehensive list of learning objectives upon completion of the program. Please contact us to discuss your specific continuing education needs.
Will this program allow me to apply for the National Certificate for Tobacco Treatment Practice?
When you complete this workshop and pass the test, we will provide you with documentation that you can use to apply for the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP).
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
Workshops are limited in terms of space for attendees. In addition, the meals and refreshments must be arranged ahead of time. If you experience unforeseen circumstances that prevent your attendance, please notify us immediately. If you cancel your registration at least 14 days prior to the workshop, your registration fee is refundable less a $50 processing charge. No refunds will be provided for cancellations within 14 days of the workshop date, but you have the option to attend another scheduled workshop for no additional cost. Substitutions must be approved by the course director. The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check. We will not issue a refund if you miss all or part of the training for which you are registered, but we will offer you the opportunity to complete the training at another scheduled workshop for no additional cost.
Roswell Park Cessation Services reserves the right to cancel any activities prior to the scheduled date if circumstances require (e.g., inclement weather events that are likely to prohibit travel and attendance and/or make travel unsafe). If a workshop is canceled, each registrant will be notified by telephone, email and/or the preferred communication method given on the registration form. In case of activity cancellation, we will refund the full registration fee. Upon cancellation, the liability of Roswell Park Cessation Services is limited to the registration fee. We reserve the right to limit the number of participants in a program and are not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.
More information
If you have further questions regarding the Roswell Park Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program, please contact us at TTSTraining@RoswellPark.org or at 716-845-8970.
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Roswell Park’s Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program has had a tremendous impact on past graduates. Hear what some of them had to say:
I appreciated that all faculty were aware of adult learning needs, like providing faculty feedback to improve curriculum. Instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and I am grateful to have had this experience with them.
I now feel trained to run a few community groups; I will practice more awareness and empathy among diverse groups struggling to quit smoking.
All of the presenters were engaging and effective. I loved the topic and delivery of tobacco products, design and marketing. The introduction to pharmacotherapy lectures was very informative. I also loved the use of actual products in tobacco design presentation. The motivational Interviewing lecture was very informative and the cultural humility lecture had a great discussion and informational videos. This got me to think and be more aware. The systems implementation activity was very informative.