IF PAYING BY CHECK, PLEASE CONTACT 614-437-1530 or ctts@breathingassociation.org for further instruction.

Registration MUST be paid before attending the course.

Registration - $1,000

The Breathing Association's TTS Certification program issues two types of certifications: (1) Continuing Education Units (CEU) for counselors, social workers, nurses, respiratory therapists, etc. and (2) Provisional or Full Certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Both CEU certificates and Provisional or Full Certifications are only issued once the course is completed, and all required forms and payment are received by The Breathing Association.

The Breathing Association’s Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Course (CTTS) is appropriate for health professionals from many disciplines, such as nursing, medicine, psychology, dentistry and dental hygiene, social services, counseling, addictions medicine, respiratory therapy, and health education. This course prepares professionals to provide treatment for tobacco dependent persons in many clinical and community settings.

This course is accredited by Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP). This course, like those offered by several other institutions across the country, has been designed to meet the  standards of the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD) for training, competencies, and credentialing of TTS trainees; the US Public Health Service Guidelines for treating tobacco use, and evidence-based recommendations of authoritative groups in the field. 

Fee includes access to course material, Learning Assessment, Continuing Education Certificate and Provisional or Full Certificate (Full Certification requires passing grade on test).  The fee is required to hold your reservation.

All fees must paid before the certificate will be released to the participant.

Prerequisites

Requirements to participate in this course are as follows:

-A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related discipline, preferably with at least one year’s experience in counseling, health education, and/or patient care. Applicants must provide 1) a copy of the highest degree earned and 2) a Statement of Work Experience form, and 3) a resume.

-Documented Status as a tobacco-free person; at least six months tobacco-free (for recovering tobacco users).

OR

-If you do not have a Bachelor’s Degree, you must provide 1) a Statement of Work Experience form and 2) copies of significant professional licenses/credentials in related fields.

-Documented Status as a tobacco-free person; at least six months tobacco-free (for recovering tobacco users).

Requirements for Certification

Persons who attend the Tobacco Treatment Specialist course and complete the Learning Assessment will receive a Certificate of Completion of the course. However, full certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist is a process that goes beyond the didactic coursework we offer. Requirements to receive Provisional Certification or Full Certification are as follows:

Provisional Certification:

 Those who attend the course and complete the Learning Assessment, but have not fulfilled the patient care requirements prior to the course will receive Provisional Certification of CTTS training.

Full Certification: 

Those who attend the course, complete the Learning Assessment, AND provide proof of experience in providing tobacco dependence treatment will receive Full Certification of CTTS training.