INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE TNT APPLICATION

2025 MINT TNT AND FORUM Minneapolis, USA

October 20th – 22nd   ::   MINT Training of New Trainers (TNT) Workshop

October 23rd – 25th   ::   MINT Annual Forum  

Participants who complete the TNT workshop can register for the MINT Forum.

PURPOSE OF TRAINING OF NEW TRAINERS (TNT)  WORKSHOP                                                                                                

To support proficient MI practitioners / trainers in enhancing their MI training skills.

APPLICATION OVERVIEW                                                                                                

This is a multi-step process. This document details each step (pages 2-4). To apply for a TNT, you will need to:

1. Complete and submit a written application form
2. Provide two references of people who can describe your MI skills
3. Pay $250 US Dollars
4. Schedule and complete the Standardized Patient Interview (SPI)

APPLICANT EXPECTATIONS                                                                                                

1. You are proficient in MI;
2. You can show your MI skills in 20-minute Standardized Patient Interview (SPI);
3. You have participated in standard training in MI;
4. You can describe your experience learning MI and how you are developing your MI skills;
5. You have received feedback, coaching, or supervision as part of ongoing MI learning;
6. You have provided MI Training (recommended but not required).

INSTRUCTIONS                                                                                                

 To apply, you must follow all instructions in Part 1 and Part 2.                                                                                                                                       

The application is a two-part process:

1. SUBMIT FORMS AND PAYMENT
   1. Share your contact information, two references, and the Written TNT Application Form.
   2. Pay the non-refundable fee of $250 (US). This pays for the Standardized Patient interview (SPI) and MITI-coding with feedback.
2. COMPLETE THE STANDARDIZED PATIENT INTERVIEW (SPI)
   1. Schedule the SPI.
   2. Complete the SPI at the designated time.
   3. Complete the Standardized Patient Interview Reflection Form after you receive it.
   4. Submit the Standardized Patient Interview Reflection Form.

PART 1: WRITTEN TNT APPLICATION FORM

• Download the Written TNT Application Form and fill in as much information as you can provide.
• Save the document on your computer using your name (Surname, First Name) as the file name.

 To get help with the Written TNT Application Form, email: tnt@motivationalinterviewing.org

1. Click the START APPLICATION NOW link at the end of these instructions.
2. Write your name, email, phone number, and location. List the contact information of two references familiar with your MI skills.
3. Confirm you understand the application process.
4. Upload your completed Written TNT Application form.
5. Click Submit Part 1 button. The next page will confirm submission and ask for payment.
6. Pay the fee. Our secure payment portal accepts credit and debit cards. You will receive a payment confirmation email.

Once you complete these steps, your application will go into our queue.

PART 2: STANDARDIZED PATIENT INTERVIEW (SPI)

The SPI is a 20-minute audio-recorded zoom interaction. You will get to show your MI skills. You will interview a member of our team trained to act in the Standardized Patient (SP) role. The SP will also record this interview. You can choose between two target change behaviors: smoking or sleep. If your SPI Recording will be managed through an International Coding lab, please note that only the smoking scenario will be used.

When scheduling, you will provide the following:

1. Name
2. Email
3. Phone Number
4. Change Behavior

(Smoking is the only target for non-English language SPI)

You will receive an Acuity confirmation email with the Zoom connection details, an email with the behavior scenario for you to review before your SPI session and a reminder email the day before your appointment.

Within 24 hours of completing the SPI you will receive a link to your audio-recorded SPI. You will be able to download the file in m4a format. You will receive the “2025 Standardized Patient Interview Reflection Form” with your recording. The form can also be found here. Complete and email the form to janet.cote@centrecmi.ca. This step completes your application and is ready for the MINT review team. It is essential that this is received within 2 weeks to ensure your place in the queue.

For more information: INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHEDULE YOUR STANDARDIZED PATIENT INTERVIEW

REVIEW OF YOUR APPLICATION AND STANDARDIZED PATIENT INTERVIEW (SPI):

Once we review your entire application, we will notify you of the outcome. You will also receive MITI-coding feedback on your SPI to strengthen your MI practice.

The review process can take up to 8 weeks.

If you disagree with the outcome, you have seven (7) days to appeal the decision. Email Dr Colin O'Driscoll, TNT Coordinator at: tnt@motivationalinterviewing.org.

• On the mail subject line, enter Request for TNT Application Review Appeal. You will receive a confirmation of your email and information about what to expect.
• The MINT Board of Directors will decide the outcome of the Application Review Appeal. This decision is final.

START APPLICATION NOW