Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Workshops

The contract requires the delivery of two annual statewide workshops aimed at training healthcare professionals in evidence-based tobacco cessation methods, with the goal of enhancing clinical practice across Mississippi. Each workshop must incorporate standardized, research-backed curricula and include the issuance of continuing education credits to participants, ensuring compliance with professional development requirements. The initiative is managed by the Office of Tobacco Control under the Mississippi Department of Health and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 611430, which pertains to other schools and instruction. Proposals must be submitted by June 3, 2026, and performance will occur across the state without a specified physical location, allowing flexibility in venue selection to maximize statewide accessibility. The purpose is to build a network of certified professionals equipped to deliver effective tobacco cessation services in clinical and community settings.