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Distance Educational Offerings

Provided by the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Education Program


This is an opportunity for Tobacco Treatment Specialists and other health–care practitioners who are interested in educational sessions via webcasts or conference calls. These sessions will meet the requirements for continuing education hours needed for Mayo Clinic’s Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification.

Course size is limited.

Continuing Education Hours:

1 hour

Facilitators:

All facilitators have a wealth of experience in counseling in the Nicotine Dependence Center and hold a minimum of a Master’s level degree. They are all Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists.

Webcast Courses

This is an opportunity for Tobacco Treatment Specialists and other health–care practitioners who are interested in educational sessions via webcasts.

Cost:

Standard registration – $40.00
Mayo Clinic and Mayo Health System Employees – $30.00

Upcoming Webcast Courses (Central Time)

Wednesday, April 1, 2009  9:30–10:30 a.m.
     "Considerations for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and
        Dependence in the Pregnant Patient"
   
Tuesday, June 16, 2009    2:00–3:00 p.m.
     "Tobacco Use and Mental Illness"
   
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:00–12:00 p.m.
     "Learning from Relapse"
 

Conference Supervision Calls

This is an opportunity for learners who are interested in a group telephone discussion to explore strategies for tobacco dependence. Key points and/or cases will be sent to participants in advance.

Cost:

Standard registration – $25.00

Upcoming Conference Calls (Central Time)

Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:00–11:00 a.m.
     "Dealing with Patients Addicted to Alcohol and/or Other Substances"
   
Wednesday, February 4, 2009   9:00–10:00 a.m.
     "Focusing on Motivational Interviewing Skills"
   
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 11:00–12:00 p.m.
     "Utilizing Cognitive–Behavioral Strategies"

Cancellation Policy:

Your registration fee, less a $20 administrative fee, will be refunded when written notification is received by Mayo Clinic Nicotine Education Program at least two weeks prior to the start of the course. You may fax written notification to 507–255–0652. No refunds will be made inside 14 days.

Additional Information

For more information on our educational opportunities please contact the Nicotine Education Program at 507–266–1093 or 800–344–5984.


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