Next Training: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Center for Smoking Cessation
24 Aviation Rd, Suite 204
Albany, NY
Call (518) 459-2550 for more information or register using the form below.
The Butt Stops Here Smoking Cessation Program
Facilitator Certification Training
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2014
8:30 – 9:00AM Registration & Refreshments
9AM - 4:00PM
Where: Center for Smoking Cessation at Seton Health
24 Aviation Rd, Suite 204 Albany NY 12205
Fee: $75 payable by cash, check or purchase order
To register: Complete the registration form below or contact us at 518-459-2550 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
(Pre-registration required. Space Limited)
This course is designed for public health educators, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, tobacco cessation specialists, healthcare administrators, insurers, social workers, wellness professionals, nurses, psychologists, counselors, etc.
This program trains participants how to conduct and implement the award winning, evidence-based tobacco cessation program called The Butt Stops Here. By attending this program, participants will:
- Be able to provide smoking cessation counseling services in a group or individual setting
- Learn why and how tobacco addiction is a behavioral and physical dependency
- Learn evidence based strategies on how to help smokers quit
- Understand and apply motivation interviewing skills when working with smokers who do not want to quit.
- Provide solid counseling techniques and state-of-the-art group facilitation skills
Faculty: Erin Sinisgalli, MPH, MCHES, Program Manager
Molly Furey, MPH, Cessation Services Coordinator
About the Program
The Butt Stops Here was developed and launched by Seton Health in 2001 based on funding that was received from the New York State Department of Health. Over 500 group programs have been offered over the past five years throughout the сроки вступления в наследство and has provided services for over 6,000 smokers. The program boasts a completion rate of 60% and a one-year quit rate of 30%.
Program Agenda
The Butt Stops Hereâ
Facilitator Certification Training
Tuesday, September 9, 2014~ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fee: $75
8:30am Registration and continental breakfast
9:00am Opening Remarks and Introductions
Nicotine Addiction
Truth About Smokers
Smoking Rates and Disparate Populations
Public Health Service Guideline – Best Practices
10: 30am Break
10:45 am FDA approved Cessation Medications
One-on-One Smoking Cessation Counseling
Assessment, Motivational Interviewing
12:00Noon LUNCH (On your own)
1:00pm Practical Counseling: Thinking About Quitting
Ready to Quit
2:00pm Group Cessation Facilitation Skills
The Butt Stops Here Program
3:45pm – 4:00pm Wrap up and evaluation
Pre-registration is required. Register below.
Additional trainings offered: Dates TBD
Center for Smoking Cessation at Seton Health, 24 Aviation Rd, Albany NY 12205
PHONE (518) 459-2550 • FAX (518) 459-2633
