The ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment, Education and Research
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
INTENSIVE TREATMENT OF THE
TOBACCO DEPENDENT PATIENT
A Continuing Education, Certification Workshop for Tobacco Treatment Specialists
Approved for 26.0 CE hours by the University of Mississippi Department of Continuing Education
- Upcoming Opportunities
- Overview
- Program Description
- Eligibility
- Registration Fee
- Application
- TTS Certification and Renewal
- Ordering Treatment Program Materials
Training Opportunities in Jackson, MS
Upcoming Workshops:
October 18-21, 2010
- Airport destination: Jackson Medgar Evers International Airport (JAN)
- Training site: Hyatt Place (Renaissance Plaza), 106 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland MS 39157
- Contact: 601.898.8815, or JacksonRidgeland.Place.Hyatt.com
- Room Rate: $109 (code = UMMC)
Please contact Chariece Thomas (ccthomas@ent.umsmed.edu or 601.984.2310) if you require further help or additional options.
Recent:
- March 1-4, 2010
- October 19-22, 2009
- March 9-12, 2009
- October 13-16, 2008
- February 18-21, 2008
- September 17-20, 2007
- April 2-5, 2007
- October 9-12, 2006
- August 14, 2006
- April 10-13, 2006
- November 7-10, 2005
This program prepares professionals with appropriate educational and experiential backgrounds to deliver a high-intensity, evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral treatment for nicotine dependence.
The ACT Center has trained Tobacco Treatment Specialists (TTS) since 1999, both in Mississippi and locations nationally. This program represents an expansion of the approach developed and employed to train clinical psychology residents at the University of Mississippi and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Psychology Residency Consortium during 1985-2000 (under Dr. Payne's direction).
Program faculty have extensive experience in the direct provision of clinical services for nicotine dependence, program management, and TTS training. In addition, ACT Center faculty and colleagues are actively involved in research focused on understanding and managing nicotine dependence, including clinical assessment, behavioral interventions, treatment adherence, pharmacotherapy, dissemination of treatment, and the genetics of nicotine dependence (please see our recent publications).
Tobacco Treatment Specialist Workshop (4-Day): Emphasizes the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills relevant to understanding the addictive nature of tobacco use, its impact on health and other factors, and key clinical activities for assessing and treating the nicotine dependent individual. A unique aspect of this program is that clinical skills are taught within the context of mastering the ACT Center Tobacco Treatment protocol. This manualized, evidence-based approach is the product of many years of testing and experience, and represents an effective balance of state-of-the-art clinical procedures.
Interactive presentations and extensive use of hands-on exercises are interwoven throughout the workshop experience to facilitate the attainment of training goals. All the necessary resources are provided, including the detailed Therapist Treatment Guide, the complementary Client Workbook, and supplemental clinical forms. Finally, common administrative and treatment program evaluation issues are reviewed, to prepare attendees for managing a clinical service.
Both the workshop curriculum and treatment program are routinely updated, incorporating the latest advances emerging in the published scientific literature.
This program was designed to provide the necessary content and experiences for enrollees to achieve the Competency Standards for TTSs, as set forth by the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD).
4-Day Workshop Topics and Activities
- Workshop Overview, Training Philosophy, Societal Context
- Tobacco's Toll: Health, Economic, and Other Impacts
- The Biopsychosocial Model
- Nicotine Dependence
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke
- Comprehensive Assessment of the Tobacco User
- The First Contact
- The Intake Evaluation and the Treatment Plan
- PHS (2008) Guideline Overview
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Group Therapy Techniques and Strategies
- Pharmacotherapy
- Improving Motivation
- Maintaining Abstinence
- Delivering Treatment Sessions 1-6: Modeling and Practice
- Delivering Follow-up Sessions: Modeling and Practice
- System and Administrative Considerations
- Treatment Program Evaluation
Education Requirements (must meet one)
- A master's or doctorate degree (completed, or in-process) in a profession in which counseling skills are emphasized, including but not limited to psychology, psychiatry, social work, counseling, or psychiatric nursing, with at least 1 year of experience (degree program-based practica / internship / residency / fellowship experiences are acceptable)
- Attainment of a BA or BS degree in an area as above, with at least 2 years of counseling-related experience (counseling experience must be post-degree)
- Formal degree in any healthcare profession in which patient contact of a counseling nature is emphasized, such as medicine, dentistry, respiratory therapy, nursing, or pharmacy, plus at least 2 years of counseling-related experience (counseling experience must be post-degree)
Additional Requirements
- 2 letters of recommendation from supervisors / colleagues
- Credentials documenting education background, as stated above (photocopy acceptable)
- Tobacco-free for at least 6 months, with a signed commitment to remain so and agreement to stop delivering treatment if using tobacco
You may be contacted if further information is required. If you meet minimum enrollment criteria, you will be provided with location, travel, hotel, and other necessary information.
4-Day TTS Program
General Registration $500 MS Residents $300 Students $250 * 2-Day TTS Upgrade Program
General Registration $250
* Claim of Student status (any U.S. location): an official letter from the student's institution (that can be verified) must accompany the application form. The student must be enrolled in a curriculum consistent with the education requirements listed above. Seating may be limited based on demand.
Cancellation with full refund is permitted if formally requested via email at least 2 weeks prior to program start.
The fee includes:
- Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks each day
- Workshop Manual containing all forms and materials
- Therapist Treatment Guide, Client Workbook, and supplemental clinical forms (Tear Sheets 1-4)
- TTS Certificate of Completion (4-Day program)
- CTTS examination fee, up to 3 administrations within 1 year of Workshop (4-Day program)
Other Training Locations
Training events may be conducted at sites outside Jackson upon request. With an adequate number of participants, considerable cost savings may be realized. Contact Dr. Thomas Payne if you wish to discuss this option.
To apply:
Download the TTS Workshop Application Form
For more information, please contact Chariece Thomas at 601.984.2310 or ccthomas@ent.umsmed.edu.
Formal certification is not yet required at the national level; however currently available institutional options provide an interim solution for recognizing the expertise of those providing services. Interest in national certification is growing, and ACT Center faculty and colleagues have worked closely with the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD) to facilitate these efforts.
An award of TTS Certification through the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) currently is considered valid for 3 years. Requirements to take this on-line examination include:
- Verification of all eligibility criteria
- Completion of the ACT Center TTS Workshop
- Passing the CTTS examination with a score of at least 70%
- Providing documentation of at least 250 hours of evidence-based treatment experience within the 3 years preceding the examination and / or following workshop attendance.
Applicants are eligible to take the CTTS examination upon completion of the training program. To be granted certification status, the examination must be passed within 1 year post-workshop completion, and may be taken up to 3 times. If not successful by the third effort, the workshop must be repeated before attempting the examination again.
Certification must be renewed every 3 years. Renewal is contingent upon submitting documentation of the following for the period since certification / renewal: (a) 150 hours of tobacco treatment activity, and (b) 15 CE credits from accredited CE providers, at least 8 of which must be directly related to tobacco dependence treatment. A $50 processing fee will be assessed.
To take the TTS Certification Examination:
Download the TTS Certification Examination Application Form
To renew your TTS Certification:
Download the TTS Certification Renewal Form
Notice: The content and associated costs of the programs described above are subject to change.
Ordering Treatment Program Materials
If you have a valid TTS certification, you may order program materials via this portal. You must have a valid username and password to enter this site. Please contact Chariece Thomas for assistance at 601.984.2310 or ccthomas@ent.umsmed.edu.
This portal may be accessed by:- Statewide Partners (ACT Satellite Clinic facilities or ACT NOW University sites). You will be able to request clinic resources and medications from Debbra Hunter (contact dhunter1@ent.umsmed.edu for further assistance).
- Individuals or organizations trained in Jackson or another (national) location. You may request a price quote for the program materials you require. Contact Dr. Payne (xxx) for further information.
- In addition, you may view a demonstration version of our treatment program database. Once you go to the database website, enter your username as "demo" and password as "start" (without quotes). Contact Drs. Gaughf, Sutton, or Payne for additional information.
