AlbertaQuits Learning Series FAQ What is the AlbertaQuits Learning Series? The AlbertaQuits Learning Series consists of 11 learning units, available in self-study, online and classroom formats. These units will provide healthcare professionals the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to assess and assist their clients in reducing or stopping tobacco use. Why is it important to know more about providing tobacco interventions? Research shows that receiving support and advice from a health professional specially trained in tobacco cessation can double a tobacco user’s chances of successfully quitting. Current evidence supports the implementation of the 5 A’s (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist and Arrange) tobacco intervention approach for health professionals in any setting to identify and provide at least minimal support for every tobacco user. A small effort can have a huge impact. How do I know which learning units I should take? Each learning unit in the series builds upon the learnings of the previous unit. The series covers topics such as tobacco basics, tobacco cessation pharmacology, providing tobacco interventions, and facilitating cessation or workshops. Each unit is alone’ so health ‘stand professionals can take them in order or select units based on their learning needs and competencies they want to develop. For a flowchart of the learning units please see the AlbertaQuits Infographic on What is the Certified Tobacco Educator (CTE) designation? The Tobacco Reduction Program is pleased to partner with the Canadian Network for Respiratory Care in the development of the Certified Tobacco Educator Competency Framework and designation. Completing the following five learning units will allow health professionals in Alberta to be eligible to write the credential exam: Tobacco Basics, Tobacco Cessation Pharmacology, Intensive Tobacco Intervention, Applied Tobacco Intervention and Foundational Health Educator Workshop. Previous TRAC/PCCLS/TEACH training may also be considered as eligible tobacco training. Questions about eligible courses, exam dates and costs can be directed to or 1 (855) 355-4672. I already have TRAC training do I need to take any of these learning units? – The topics covered in TRAC are also covered in the new learning units but in more depth. There is also additional information that was not part of the original learning objectives of TRAC. You are welcome to complete any of the new learning units for new information, skill development and/or as refresher training. If you want to facilitate learning units or offer client
AlbertaQuits Learning Series FAQ What is the AlbertaQuits Learning Series? The AlbertaQuits Learning Series consists of 11 learning units, available in self-study, online and classroom formats. These units will provide healthcare professionals the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to assess and assist their clients in reducing or stopping tobacco use. Why is it important to know more about providing tobacco interventions? Research shows that receiving support and advice from a health professional specially trained in tobacco cessation can double a tobacco user’s chances of successfully quitting. Current evidence supports the implementation of the 5 A’s (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist and Arrange) tobacco intervention approach for health professionals in any setting to identify and provide at least minimal support for every tobacco user. A small effort can have a huge impact. How do I know which learning units I should take? Each learning unit in the series builds upon the learnings of the previous unit. The series covers topics such as tobacco basics, tobacco cessation pharmacology, providing tobacco interventions, and facilitating cessation or workshops. Each unit is ‘stand alone’ so health professionals can take them in order or select units based on their learning needs and competencies they want to develop. For a flowchart of the learning units please see the AlbertaQuits Infographic on What is the Certified Tobacco Educator (CTE) designation? The Tobacco Reduction Program is pleased to partner with the Canadian Network for Respiratory Care in the development of the Certified Tobacco Educator Competency Framework and designation. Completing the following five learning units will allow health professionals in Alberta to be eligible to write the credential exam: Tobacco Basics, Tobacco Cessation Pharmacology, Intensive Tobacco Intervention, Applied Tobacco Intervention and Foundational Health Educator Workshop. Previous TRAC/PCCLS/TEACH training may also be considered as eligible tobacco training. Questions about eligible courses, exam dates and costs can be directed to or 1 (855) 355-4672. I already have TRAC training – do I need to take any of these learning units? The topics covered in TRAC are also covered in the new learning units but in more depth. There is also additional information that was not part of the original learning objectives of TRAC. You are welcome to complete any of the new learning units for new information, skill development and/or as refresher training. If you want to facilitate learning units or offer client
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