Courses

Practitioners will implement the 5 A’s and 5 R’s frameworks to structure clinical interactions that effectively address tobacco dependence as a chronic disease.

Clinicians will apply Motivational Interviewing core skills, including OARS and change talk recognition, to resolve client ambivalence and enhance readiness to quit.

Participants will construct individualized treatment plans integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy strategies, such as the 4 D’s, to manage triggers and cravings.

Master the distinctions between HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 to ensure strict legal compliance in documentation and information release.

Learn to operationalize universal precautions and safety planning for clients with co-occurring infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C.

Acquire strategies to reduce stigma and provide culturally responsive care to marginalized populations affected by syndemic health issues.

Learn to seamlessly align assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes to demonstrate medical necessity and clinical progress.

Acquire skills to write Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives that satisfy managed care and ethical standards.

Review critical regulations including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and ethical codes regarding privacy, access, and record retention.