Training Info and Courses
Welcome to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Tobacco Prevention and Control Program training hub. Whether you are a new partner onboarding into commercial tobacco control or a community advocate delivering direct cessation support, these self-paced courses equip you with evidence-based strategies, communication tools, and Utah-specific resources.
Explore our training options below to select the course that best aligns with your role.
Courses:
Tobacco & Nicotine: A Health Advocate's Guide to Cessation Support in Utah
What you'll learn: Master the Ask–Advise–Connect (AAC) protocol and Motivational Interviewing (OARS) skills to address nicotine use, navigate Utah-specific Quit Services, connect clients to free support and FDA-approved medications, and integrate cessation into daily practice.
Who it's for: Designed as an onboarding tool for new partners and a refresher for experienced health advocates and staff supporting Utah communities.
Time commitment: Self-paced, taking approximately 1 hour total.
Continuing education: 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) certificate available upon completion.
- Certificate available for CEUs-
Utah Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Orientation
What you'll learn: Master the Ask–Advise–Connect (AAC) protocol and Motivational Interviewing (OARS) skills to address nicotine use, navigate Utah-specific Quit Services, connect clients to free support and FDA-approved medications, and integrate cessation into daily practice.
Who it's for: Designed as an onboarding tool for new partners and a refresher for experienced health advocates and staff supporting Utah communities.
Time commitment: Self-paced, taking approximately 1 hour total.
Continuing education: 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) certificate available upon completion.
Please complete the optional questions below, then click Begin the Course