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Forward31st Nicotine Dependence Center Conference 2025: The Evolving Tobacco Landscape and Implications for Policy and Practice - Live (in-person)
Course Director: Jon Ebbert M.D. and Timothy J. Milbrandt, M.S.
March 27 - 28, 2025 - Phoenix, Arizona
Building on 30 years of continuing education courses, the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center is partnering with Truth Initiative to host the 2025 national conference highlighting the intersection between tobacco control policy and practice. Amidst an evolving tobacco product landscape and scientific evidence, the course will educate attendees about the latest science, treatment best practices, and policy considerations. Attendees will explore a range of challenges and opportunities to deliver tobacco dependence treatment to reduce prevalence and improve the nation's health.
Target Audience
This conference is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals experienced in working with tobacco dependent patients, and who are interested in incorporating more effective treatment into their practice while developing more comprehensive services to meet the needs of highly tobacco dependent patients. Physicians, tobacco treatment specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, chemical dependency counselors, respiratory therapists, nurses, dental hygienists, wellness coaches, social workers and other allied health professionals may find the conference beneficial in working with this challenging population of patients.
Learning Objectives
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Parking at the Phoenix Campus
Patient and visitor parking is available on the north side of the hospital in parking lots A and B. If you don't want to walk to the clinic buildings from your parking spot, a complimentary golf cart service will shuttle you from your lot to the front door.
Handicapped-accessible parking spaces are located throughout the main parking areas. All entrances to the hospital are wheelchair accessible.
For more information about Getting to the Mayo Clinic Arizona - Phoeniz Campus, please review the information here.
Travel
A small block of discounted rooms is available at the Resident Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic. Please use this link or call (888)236-2427 or (480)563-1500 and reference "NDC, Mayo Clinic" to receive the group rate. Reservations should be made by March 4, 2025.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 14.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course will receive 13.50 general continuing education credits.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 14.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | AMA/ANCC/IPCE/ABS | ASWB |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| Friday | 7.50 | 7.00 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.00 ANCC
- 13.50 ASWB
- 14.00 Attendance
- 14.00 IPCE
Price
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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