TIPS trains servers, sellers, and consumers of alcohol how to prevent intoxication, drunk driving, and underage drinking. Proven effective through independent research, TIPS is the only program that can meet all your alcohol training needs. With over 3 million certified individuals across the US and beyond, many businesses already enjoy the benefits of TIPS.
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced the release of eTIPS Off Premise 3.0, a new and improved version of its online training and certification program specifically designed for clerks, cashiers, and managers of grocery, convenience, and package stores. Over 443,000 servers and sellers of alcohol have been certified in […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association (OHLA) and Health Communications, Inc (HCI) today announced a partnership that will promote responsible service of alcohol in communities across Ohio. OHLA is the professional association for Ohio's hotel and lodging industry. It provides advocacy, information and resources that help hoteliers be more […]
TIPS Releases New Online Alcohol Server Training Program for Restaurants, Bars, and Hotels
ARLINGTON, Va., June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) is pleased to announce the release of eTIPS On Premise 3.0, a new and improved version of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) online training and certification program for bartenders, servers and others who serve alcohol at restaurants, bars, hotels, in-store tastings, or other establishments […]
United for Prevention in Passaic County Receives Award for Community Alcohol Training Program
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Program, is pleased to announce that United for Prevention in Passaic County, New Jersey has been awarded the 2015 TIPS Award of Excellence. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151215/296086LOGO Recipients of this award are chosen by an internal committee led by […]
Vermont Department of Liquor Control Approves Online Alcohol Server Training Program
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS On Premise – Vermont, an online responsible alcohol server training and certification program, was approved by the Vermont Department of Liquor Control (DLC). In Vermont, all sellers and servers of alcohol must attend responsible alcohol service training before they start working […]
Lehigh University Receives Award for Alcohol Training Program
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Program, is pleased to announce that Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has been awarded the 2015 TIPS Award of Excellence. Recipients of this award are chosen by an internal committee led by HCI's President & CEO, Adam […]
ARLINGTON, Va., June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc (HCI) today announced that they have certified over 4,000,000 people worldwide in the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) program. TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. No other responsible alcohol service training provider has certified […]
TIPS Launches eTIPS On Premise — Espanol
Health Communications, Inc. Introduces Spanish-Language Version of Online Alcohol Server Training Certification Course ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) recently launched eTIPS On Premise – Espanol, an online alcohol server training program for Spanish-speaking hospitality personnel. TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) is the premier responsible alcohol training program designed to prevent […]
Health Communications, Inc. Launches eTIPS Concessions
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) recently launched eTIPS Concessions, an online training and certification program for personnel in environments such as stadiums, arenas, theaters, concert halls, fairs, amusement parks and festivals. TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) is the premier alcohol server and seller training program designed to prevent underage drinking, […]
The College of New Jersey Awarded 2014 TIPS Award of Excellence for Alcohol Education Program
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Program, is pleased to announce that The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in Ewing, New Jersey has been awarded the 2014 TIPS Award of Excellence. Recipients of this award are chosen by an internal committee led by […]
TIPS Launches Responsible Alcohol Service Training in Taiwan
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — In partnership with the Bartender Association of Taiwan (BAT), Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced the launch of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) program in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Sixteen (16) teachers from the Wu Chou Bartending School, owned by husband and wife team Mr. Tom Kuo and Miss Hsieh […]
Frostburg State University Receives 2014 TIPS Award of Excellence for Alcohol Training Program
Expansion of TIPS training since 2005 has enhanced the university's relationship with local establishments and the surrounding community. ARLINGTON, Va., June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Program, is pleased to announce that Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, has been awarded the 2014 TIPS Award […]
Michigan Liquor Control Commission Approves TIPS Online Alcohol Server Training Program
eTips provides a convenient option for obtaining certification through an innovative, self-paced program ARLINGTON, Va., April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS On Premise – Michigan, an online responsible alcohol training and certification program, was approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). Since 2001, the MLCC has required alcohol […]
First Public-Private Partnership to Raise the Bar for Responsible Alcohol Service in Singapore
TIPS program launches in Singapore via local certified trainers ARLINGTON, Va., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — In partnership with Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APB Singapore) and the Association of Bartenders and Sommeliers Singapore (ABSS), Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced the launch of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) program in Singapore. Twelve (12) individuals from […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS On Premise – Louisiana, an online responsible alcohol training and certification program, was approved by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC). Louisiana law requires servers of alcohol to complete a Responsible Vendor (RV) class and obtain an […]
TIPS Alcohol Training Program Launches ID Verification App
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc., providers of the TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Program, today announced the release of the TIPS Mobile ID Guide. As part of TIPS training, participants learn to verify the authenticity of an ID, a task that has become more challenging as fake IDs have become more […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today unveiled TIPS for Concessions 3.0, an alcohol server training and certification program tailored specifically for stadiums, arenas, theaters, concert halls, fairs, amusement parks, festivals, and other concession-type venues. TIPS for Concessions, Version 3.0, introduces improved ways of addressing alcohol-related service concerns to concessions personnel. […]
Millikin University Receives High Marks for Alcohol Education Program
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 9, 2012 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), the providers of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Program, is pleased to announce that Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois has been awarded the 2012 TIPS Award of Excellence. This is an award bestowed by Health Communication's President & CEO, Adam Chafetz, and is chosen […]
Washington State Liquor Control Board Approves Online Alcohol Server Training Program
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 9, 2012 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS On Premise, an online training and certification program for alcohol servers, was approved by the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) as part of the state's Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) program. In the state of Washington, MAST is required by […]
Alcohol Education Program Receives High Marks from SAMHSA
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 2, 2012 — Health Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce that the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), a project of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has given the TIPS for the University training program high marks for both quality and effectiveness. NREPP is one way […]
Online Alcohol Server Training Program Approved by the New York State Liquor Authority
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 17, 2011 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS On Premise, an online training and certification program for servers, was approved by the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA). The NYSLA sets the minimum standards for and certifying schools to provide ATAP (Alcohol Training Awareness Program) training. These programs help […]
TIPS Launches Alcohol Seller Training Program for Casinos
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2011 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today unveiled TIPS for Gaming 2.0, an alcohol server training and certification program designed specifically for casinos, riverboats, and gambling centers. TIPS for Gaming, Version 2.0, introduces improved ways of addressing alcohol-related service concerns to casino personnel. In addition to preventing the illegal sale of […]
New Alcohol Seller Training Program for Grocery, Convenience, and Liquor Stores
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2011 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Program, today announced the release of version 3.0 of the TIPS for Off Premise program. TIPS for Off Premise, Version 3.0, introduces to cashiers, managers, and operators an improved way of addressing alcohol-related sales concerns. The Off […]
Introducing a New and Improved Alcohol Server Training Program from TIPS
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 19, 2011 — Health Communications, Inc., provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Program, today announced the release of version 3.0 of the TIPS for On Premise program. TIPS for On Premise Version 3.0 introduces an improved way of addressing the concerns of servers of alcohol across the nation. "With Version […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 5, 2010 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced the release of eTIPS On Premise 2.0, a new and improved version of its online training and certification program for bartenders and others who serve alcohol. TIPS is the premier alcohol training program aimed at preventing underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving. eTIPS […]
Alcohol Training Program Appoints Texas State Liaison
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 9, 2010 — Health Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Kelly to their Texas State Liaison position. Ms. Kelly's office is located at 10700 Anderson Mill Road, Suite 140, Austin 78750. She is responsible for managing the TIPS program in the State of Texas. TIPS (Training for Intervention […]
ARLINGTON, Va., May 17, 2010 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced its partnership with Anheuser-Busch InBev, brewer of Budweiser, to bring alcohol server training to beer vendors at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM). Budweiser is the Official Beer of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. HCI will conduct training sessions on May 17 […]
Alcohol Education Program Meets SAMHSA's Requirements
ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2010 — Health Communications, Inc. announced today that the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), a project of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has determined that TIPS for the University meets the NREPP requirements. The purpose of NREPP is to assist the public in identifying […]
TIPS Alcohol Training Program Pre-Approved by the Montana Liquor Control Division
ARLINGTON, Va., April 2, 2010 — In an effort to enhance the cooperation between local law enforcement and alcohol retailers, the Montana Liquor Control Division was expecting to roll out a reduced mitigation regulation for alcohol retailers in Montana. The new regulation was expected to be announced sometime this spring; however, citing stiff opposition, the […]
ARLINGTON, Va., March 15, 2010 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today unveiled eTIPS for Gaming, an online training and certification program for casinos, riverboats, and gambling centers. TIPS is the premier alcohol training program aimed at preventing underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving. In late 2005, HCI released eTIPS for On Premise, which was designed […]
Alcohol Conference Debate Changes Minds About Minimum Drinking Age
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 30, 2009 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS program and host of the Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2009 (ARC 2009), posted the pre- and post-survey results from one of the conference sessions, a debate entitled Should the Minimum Legal Drinking Age Remain 21? Dr. John McCardell, founder and president of […]
Online Alcohol Server Training Program Approved in the District of Columbia
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 29, 2009 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online training and certification program for servers and sellers of alcohol, was approved by the District of Columbia's Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA). The District of Columbia's liquor code requires all managers of a licensed establishment to be certified in […]
Alcohol Education Program for College Campuses Gets a Face-Lift
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2009 — Health Communications, Inc., provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Program, today announced the release of its new version of the TIPS for the University Program. The program, already implemented on over 1,000 college campuses, is conducted by a certified TIPS Trainer. The two-hour classroom session provides students […]
Alcohol Responsibility Conference Announces 2009 Agenda
ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2009 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS program and host to the Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2009 (ARC 2009), announced today the finalized agenda for its conference in Walt Disney World(R), FL on September 29 — October 1, 2009 at the Disney's Contemporary Resort. The general sessions include a […]
Online Alcohol Server Training Program Certified in Rhode Island
ARLINGTON, Va., June 10, 2009 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online training and certification program for bartenders and servers of alcohol, was certified by Rhode Island's Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals. In 2006, Rhode Island made alcohol server training mandatory for all employees who serve alcohol, and certified […]
Conference Provides Solutions for Promoting Responsible Alcohol Consumption
ARLINGTON, Va., April 16, 2009 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that the Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2009 – Solutions for Promoting Responsible Alcohol Consumption (ARC 2009) will be held in Walt Disney World, Florida on September 29 – October 1, 2009. In 2007, HCI (providers of the TIPS program) brought together people representing a […]
TIPS Alcohol Training Program Certified by the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control
ARLINGTON, Va., March 24, 2009 — In an effort to improve public health and safety, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recently updated the standards for Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) programs used to train people who sell or serve alcoholic beverages in California. TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) has recently become one of […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2007 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that the Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2008 – Moving Communities Toward Responsible Consumption (ARC 2008) will be held in Las Vegas, NV, on September 23 – 25, 2008. With its inaugural event earlier this year, the conference established itself as the first successful forum […]
BALTIMORE, Aug. 9, 2007 — TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS), host of the Annual Alcohol Responsibility Conference, today announced that Randy Durnal of Alcohol Management Services, Inc. and Tara Paster of Paster Training, Inc. have accepted an invitation to co-present a session entitled "How to Be An Expert Witness" at the Annual Alcohol Responsibility Conference […]
Alcohol Conference Offers Suggestions on How to Assess Risk When Selling or Serving Alcohol
BALTIMORE, Aug. 6, 2007 — TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS), host of the Annual Alcohol Responsibility Conference, today announced that Josh Greenbaum, Esq. of Cozen O'Connor Law Firm and Bill Raab, Loss Control Manager with The Agency Insurance Group, have accepted an invitation to co-present a session entitled How to Assess Risk at Your Establishment […]
BALTIMORE, Aug. 2, 2007 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that Richard Blau, chair of Gray Robinson's Alcohol Beverage & Food Department, has accepted an invitation to present a session entitled "Recent Settlements and Judgments" at HCI's Annual Alcohol Responsibility Conference (AARC) on Thursday, August 23 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. As an attorney […]
Health Communications Announces 2007 Alcohol Responsibility Conference
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 3, 2006 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced their 2007 Annual Alcohol Responsibility Conference. Hosted by the founders of the TIPS Program, the conference will be the first to address the issue of responsible alcohol consumption from virtually every aspect of the community. The Annual Alcohol Responsibility Conference is unique in […]
ARLINGTON, Va., July 10, 2006 — Health Communications, Inc (HCI) today announced that they have certified over 2,000,000 people worldwide in the TIPS program. TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. No other responsible alcohol service training provider has certified as many people as […]
ARLINGTON, Va., May 2, 2006 — The Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division has received a federal grant entitled Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). A portion of the federal grant requires alcohol training and education to be conducted at selected state colleges and universities for students and faculty. […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct., 20, 2005 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today unveiled eTIPS, an online training and certification program for waiters, waitresses, and bartenders who serve alcohol. eTIPS promises to revolutionize how those that serve and sell alcohol are trained. The immediate benefits include prevention of underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving. eTIPS addresses concerns […]
TIPS Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Preventing Drunk Driving, Underage Drinking
Offers Free Information Sheet: "Ten Tips for Hosting a Responsible Holiday Party" ARLINGTON, VA – Nov. 20, 2002 — To celebrate the TIPS program's twentieth holiday season in the fight against alcohol-related tragedies, Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) is offering a free information sheet, "Ten Tips for Hosting a Responsible Holiday Party." The sheet is available […]
