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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Please contact our office for more information about our nationally accredited, virtual TTS training programs.
Sponsored by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
Requirements:
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Completion of a CTTTP-accredited TTS Training Program
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Take and pass a national exam
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Fee: $235 (initial application) + $150 (exam)
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Renewal Requirements: 26 hours of nicotine/tobacco CE every 2 years + $200 fee
Sponsored by the American Heart Association
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Requirements:
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Completion of a CTTTP-accredited TTS Training Program
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Take and pass a national exam
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Fees: $400 (includes exam)
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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)
