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The training resources on this page can help you support your patients and help them quit.
Education and training resources
Talking to patients about quitting tobacco and tracking their quit progress helps them understand that, as a clinician, you are on their side. However, you may not be sure how to start the conversation. Below are training resources offering evidence-based information and practical advice to support you in helping patients quit.
- Rx for Change: Clinician-Assisted Tobacco Cessation. A comprehensive tobacco cessation training program for health professionals of all disciplines. This program aims to equip clinicians with evidence-based knowledge and skills to assist patients with quitting tobacco use.
- Health Care Provider Training Videos from the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention. Multiple training videos aimed at outpatient, inpatient, and behavioral health care providers from a variety of specialties. Includes training on using motivational interviewing to help patients quit smoking.
- The University of Arizona HealthCare Partnership Nicotine Dependence Treatment Continuing Education & Certification Programs
Smoking cessation video resources
Counseling and Medication Can Help Your Patients Quit Smoking
Helping your patients quit smoking is one of the most important ways you can improve their health. Learn how to help them quit for good: CDC.gov/TobaccoHCP.
Health Care Professionals: Advise Your Patients to Quit Smoking
Helping your patients quit smoking can have positive health benefits, no matter their age or how long they have smoked. Learn how to help your patients quit for good: CDC.gov/TobaccoHCP.
Tobacco Dependence Is Treatable
Tobacco dependence is treatable, and you can play a critical role in helping patients quit smoking. Learn how to help your patients quit for good: CDC.gov/TobaccoHCP.
Quitlines Support Your Patients to Quit Smoking
When your patients who smoke call a quitline, trained counselors will help them build a quit plan and discuss medications. The counselor will also connect them to other free resources to help them quit. Refer your patients who smoke to your state quitline through 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Quitlines Can Help Your Patients Quit Smoking
Combined with your support, calling a quitline can help your patients quit smoking for good. Refer your patients who smoke to your state quitline through 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Help Your Pregnant Patients Quit Smoking
If you have patients who smoke and are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you can play a key role in helping them quit—for their health and the health of their baby. Learn how to help them quit for good: CDC.gov/TobaccoHCP.