Listed below are links to websites with additional provider education information and materials. (Website listings are for information only, inclusion does not constitute endorsement.)  See also Provider Training Manuals and Materials in the section on TRAINING.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Print copies of the USPHS tobacco use and dependence publications are available from AHRQ at no cost. The order form (AHRQ Publication #03-M003) can be downloaded, printed and faxed to AHRQ:
"
Quit Smoking Products for Clinicians Order Form" is available in two formats -
Text Format
www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tobacco/order.htm
PDF format www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tobacco/order.pdf

Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center
Provides a seminar for healthcare professionals twice a year (usually in May and October). The conference includes nicotine dependence counselor training and instructions on program development: http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/ndc_education/

Professional Assisted Cessation Therapy (PACT)
Extensive resources for physicians, counselors, dentists, office staff, etc; includes downloadable publications and other materials: www.endsmoking.org

AZTEPP Tobacco Cessation Online Learning Center
Arizona Tobacco Education Prevention Program provides resources and interactive trainings for individuals and professionals. Requires registering (no charge) for a "Library Card": http://bandura.sbs.arizona.edu/hcp/index.htm

QuitNow NC!
Website from North Carolina has a section with information for healthcare professionals, includes resources and links to resources: www.quitnownc.org/hcprofessionals.asp

Tobacco-Free Nurses
In addition to resources to assist nurses in quitting, this site provides resources and links to assist nurses in helping patients stop using tobacco: www.tobaccofreenurses.org

Tobacco Dependence Treatment Handbook: A Guide to Best Practices
Published by Guilford Publications; comprehensive resource, includes handouts and forms that can be photocopied and used; list price $40: search using ISBN #1-57230-849-4 at www.guilford.com

National Cancer Institute
NCI website page for health professionals re: prevention/cessation of cigarette smoking: www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/prevention/control-of-tobacco-use/healthprofessional/

Tobacco CME & Tobacco Free Patients
In addition to online CME courses, these websites provide materials and information on other sources of materials, with ordering information: www.tobaccocme.com and www.tobaccofreepatients.com

Tobacco and the Clinician: Interventions for Medical and Dental Practice
National Cancer Institute's "Smoking and Tobacco Control Monograph #5 (can be downloaded): cancercontrol.cancer.gov/tcrb/monographs/5/index.html

QuitSmart Facilitator Training and Materials
Program developed by Robert Shipley, PhD,  director of the Stop Smoking Clinic at Duke University Medical Center.  Fees are: $175 for seminar, $250 for seminar and QuitSmart Leader Manual, $295 for home-study seminar.  For details, click Leader-Certification Training (sidebar), then the "more information" link: www.quitsmart.com

Motivational Interviewing in Medical Settings
Tape E from the "Professional Training Videotape Series 1998" produced at the University of New Mexico; cost is $25; download order form at: http://motivationalinterview.org/training/miorderform.pdf

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