Evaluation of a Train-the-trainer Program to Build Capacity for Training Tobacco Treatment Specialists.

@article{Jolicoeur2018EvaluationOA,
  title={Evaluation of a Train-the-trainer Program to Build Capacity for Training Tobacco Treatment Specialists.},
  author={Denise G. Jolicoeur and Caroline Cranos and Christine F Frisard and Lori Pbert},
  journal={Nicotine \& tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco},
  year={2018}
}
  • D. JolicoeurC. Cranos L. Pbert
  • Published 25 June 2018
  • Psychology
  • Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
Introduction Tobacco treatment specialists (TTSs) and high quality TTS training programs are needed to improve access to evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment. To meet this demand, the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School developed the Train the Trainer in Tobacco Treatment (T4) program to build a cadre of trainers to deliver the accredited UMass TTS training programs. This paper reports on the feasibility and quality of TTS trainings led by Certified UMass TTS Trainers… 
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