40 hours of related training.
Health Education (3 hours)
- Tobacco dependence Knowledge and Education
Assessment and Referral (3 hours)
-Assessment Interview
Treatment Planning and Counseling (16 hours)
-Counseling Skills
Treatment Planning
-Pharmacotherapy
-Relapse Prevention
Professional Responsibility (6 hours)
-Diversity and Special Health Issues
- documentation and Evaluation
-Professional Resources
-Law and Ethics
-Professional development
Remaining 12 hours may be spread among the domains as appropriate for the specific area of practice for
the applicant