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National Certification Options for TTS Program Participants

National certification as a tobacco treatment professional is an opportunity to demonstrate to employers, patients, and third-party stakeholders that you have acquired the skills and knowledge to effectively treat tobacco use in your patients and populations.

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The landscape of certification as a tobacco treatment professional is changing, with two new certification programs now available to our TTS trainees.

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Please use the links on this page to explore the two certification options to determine which is right for you.

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The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program is nationally accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs. Completion of a nationally accredited TTS course is required for individuals who wish to pursue either of these certification options.

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Duke-UNC TTS always recommends that you visit the respective certification program websites for the most updated information, as requirements can change.​​

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Already earned your national certification?

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Duke-UNC TTS is an approved CE provider by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs. CE hours earned from all Duke-UNC TTS CE Short Courses are approved for renewal hours for the National Certificate of Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment certification. Explore our CE courses here to amplify your tobacco treatment skills and earn hours for your certification renewal.

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Sponsored by the American Heart Association

Requirements:

  • Completion of a CTTTP-accredited TTS Training Program

  • Take and pass a national exam

  • Fees: $400 (includes exam)

  • Renewal Requirements: 20 CE hours in outlined tobacco treatment subjects every 3 years OR retake exam + fee ($200 for CE renewal OR $400 for exam)

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Sponsored by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals

Requirements:

  • Completion of a CTTTP-accredited TTS Training Program

  • Take and pass a national exam

  • Fee: $235 (initial application) + $150 (exam) 

  • Renewal Requirements: 26 hours of nicotine/tobacco CE every 2 years + $200 fee

Register for an upcoming Duke-UNC TTS Training Program to get started on your pathway to national certification. Learn More >>

In support of improving patient care, Duke University Health System Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.


The designation was based upon the quality of the educational activity and its compliance with the standards and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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Duke-UNC TTS is an approved CE provider by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs having met an established set of training standards directly related to professional development for tobacco treatment specialists. CE hours earned from all Duke-UNC TTS CE Short Courses are approved for renewal hours for the National Certificate of Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment certification.

CE Credit Information

 

CONTACT

Jennifer Greyber, Program Coordinator

cttsprogram@duke.edu

919-668-5042

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