Table 1.

Key topics for tobacco cessation patient navigation training curriculum

Rationale for Using PN to Address Tobacco-Related Health Disparities

PN roles, responsibilities, and core competencies

Review common barriers to accessing tobacco cessation treatment

Overview of Tobacco Dependence and Treatment

Tobacco-related hazards

Prevalence of tobacco use in the United States

Tobacco-related health disparities

Nature of nicotine addiction and psychological dependence

Overview of the most common treatments for tobacco dependence

Culture and Diversity

Cultural competency

Culturally specific functional benefits of tobacco use

Communication/Counseling Skills

Understanding the role of patient-centered communication in the assessment of smoker's needs

Communication techniques to facilitate engagement and reduction of resistance to change (empathic, non-judgmental)

Motivational enhancement

Mapping Resources

Heath systems and community assessment

Pathways for accessing tobacco treatment

Implementation and Monitoring Outcomes

Documentation

Tracking process and outcomes

Provider feedback and liaison with referring PCP