Scholarships available for tobacco cessation continuing education
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is leading a tobacco cessation education program in cooperation with the Health Sciences Center Office of Interprofessional Education from May 15-17.
The two main objectives of the Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP) are:
- Providers learn evidence-based approaches for helping patients become tobacco-free.
- Health professionals learn how to include those evidence-based approaches in their curricula for training future health professionals.
For three days, the dental school will host full days of lectures, role-playing, and case presentations to inform continuing education participants of collaborative approaches to promote tobacco-free lifestyles to clients and patients.
Health Sciences Center administration has approved funding for 20 scholarships for healthcare professionals to attend the CTTTP training.
Who can attend this course?
The CTTTP continuing education session is recommended for multiple providers, including:
- Physicians
- Physician assistants
- Dentists
- Dental hygienists
- Nurse practitioners
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Respiratory therapists
- Social workers
- Licensed practicing counselors
- Addiction and prevention professionals
Scholarship information
HSC Scholarship
Applicants must be a WVU, WVU Medicine, or WVU Research Corporation employee. The deadline for applying is March 15. Read application requirements and submission information.
Mountains of Hope Cancer Coalition Scholarship
Mountains of Hope Cancer Coalition is providing scholarships to increase West Virginia's capacity to promote tobacco cessation and reduce tobacco use. Scholarship applicants must be a Mountains of Hope member, public employee or advocate, healthcare provider, or student. The deadline for application is March 15 Read application requirements and submission details.
Learn more
The dental school earned accreditation as a CTTTP and is one of 20 nationally and internationally Tobacco Treatment Training Programs.
Read the flyer to learn more about the speakers, intinerary, continuing education hours, and more.