Accelerated Tobacco Treatment Specialist Program


When: 6/23/2026 - 6/26/2026
Where: Virtual Meeting - Virtual Meeting - Please contact the provider for details.
Program Overview
This program provides education on evidence-based research ranging from tobacco treatment medications, population-based issues and targeted tobacco treatment intervention skills. The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Program offers evidence-based education available in a versatile and fun format. Participants will gain competence in treating patients with tobacco use disorder and learn how to address tobacco use within organizations. Upon completion, participants receive a training certificate, which is the initial step toward obtaining the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification.

Upcoming Training Dates and Format
Each training includes four days of live, virtual (via Zoom) training (9:30am 3:00pm ET) with required self-paced pre-work sessions.

June 23-26, 2026 Registration closes June 8, 2026.

Training Format Details:
Our TTS Program consists of self-paced online courses, recorded video modules and four days of live sessions via Zoom. The pre-work is distributed over several weeks to allow for flexibility for attendees. The pre-work will take approximately 10 hours to complete, but you are able to complete at your own pace.
We do ask that all registered attendees have access to a computer with a webcam as this training is highly interactive. The training instructors will ask for attendee participation throughout lectures and group training activities. Additional pre-training instructions, including how to access the live virtual program, will be emailed prior to the start of the program.
Note: The online portion, TTS Training Part 1, must be completed before attending the live virtual session.
Please note: if you have completed the Essential Skills Training or any of our online courses in the past you still need to complete the online TTS Training Part 1.

Program Cost
Cost for the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Tobacco Treatment Specialist Program is $500 for Maine Residents and $750 for non-Maine Residents, to be paid by credit card upon registration. Tuition includes access to all online and virtual course sessions, program materials and resources and CE credit processing.

Link for more information or to register: https://web.cvent.com/event/0e436182-c79d-4953-808d-6bc7fe32e372/summary?environment=P2