Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Programs

Comprehensive Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program

Nationally Accredited • 100% Virtual • Dynamic & Interactive

Program Highlights

Fully accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs
Meets all ATTUD core competencies for Tobacco Treatment Specialists
Fulfills the training requirement for national certification pathways
Up to 30 CE hours available through Duke Continuing Education & Professional Development
Interactive virtual sessions combined with flexible self-paced coursework

Tuition

$1,350 per participant includes:

Live virtual training sessions
Access to all online course materials
Comprehensive TTS training manual
CE credit processing

Partial scholarships are available for eligible participants. See FAQ page for details.

Early Bird Savings

Save $150 when you register early. See individual training pages for Early Bird deadlines.

Early Bird discounts cannot be combined with other offers.

Eligibility

Participants must attest to being tobacco-free for at least six months prior to the start of training.

Learn More

National Certification • CE Credit Information • Scholarships • FAQs

Our Training Format

Our TTS training experience consists of two elements--self-paced, asynchronous video modules and 4 half-day, live sessions via Zoom--spread out over a two-week period to allow maximum flexibility for busy healthcare professionals.

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Fall 2026 SCHEDULE*

Pre-Course Video Modules (Sept 29-Oct 25):

4 hours, self-paced

Oct. 26, 2026: Virtual Training Session 1

12pm-5pm ET (Zoom)

Oct. 27, 2026: Virtual Training Session 2

12pm-5pm ET (Zoom)

Mid-Course Video Modules (Oct. 28-Nov. 1):

4 hours, self-paced

Nov. 2, 2026: Virtual Training Session 3

12pm-5pm ET (Zoom)

Nov. 3, 2026: Virtual Training Session 4

12pm-5pm ET (Zoom)

Post-course:

Evaluation and Certificates

*Click HERE to view the Fall 2026 detailed course schedule. (Times displayed in ET).

What Our Participants Are Saying About Duke-UNC TTS Virtual Training

"I want to first commend you and everyone on all their hard work. That program was incredible and so well run. Each speaker was a true professional in the area and was great at presenting... and this is hard on Zoom. It was so educational for me and my team."

--Brett Schussel, MSN, FNP-BC, University of California Los Angeles

"This is the most professional and best Zoom course I've taken. All of the speakers were very knowledgeable and very good presenters."

--Mary McElrath

"This has been an excellent program!! I really liked the fact that it flowed over two weeks. It made it easier to absorb all of the information. Very impressive collaborative effort."

--Joanne Zick, MHA, RRT, RPFT, RCIS, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Duke-UNC TTS Onsite Training: Our History and the Future

The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program launched its first on-site training in 2016 and is committed to making TTS education accessible to anyone, whether in North Carolina, the US, and beyond. We plan to continue to offer our trainings in a flexible online format for busy healthcare professionals.