Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS)

TTS Q&A

  • A Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) is a professional who is specially trained to possess the skills and knowledge to provide effective, evidence-based interventions for tobacco dependence for all forms of tobacco and nicotine use.
  • Tobacco Treatment Specialists understand the science behind tobacco addiction, nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and effective treatments for tobacco cessation.  They can develop individualized treatment plans using comprehensive, evidence-based assessments and treatment strategies.
  • Tobacco Treatment Specialists strive to maintain the highest level of professional competence as well as ethical professional and personal conduct by adhering to the Tobacco Treatment Provider Code of Ethics.

  • The training is designed for persons who want to work with tobacco dependent clients or deliver treatment services within a healthcare or community setting; however, anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.
  • Target audiences for the training can include the following: physicians, advanced practice providers, mental health counselors, addiction counselors, social workers, nurses, pharmacists, peer recovery coaches, health educators, dental professionals, and respiratory therapists.

  • Prior to attending TTS Part 2, participants must successfully complete the “TTS  Part 1” online course offered through the University of Massachusetts’ .
  • Participants must be tobacco-free (including E-cigarettes) for six months prior to the training.
  • There is no minimum education level and no license/certification requirements to attend the TTS Core Training.

  • Successful completion of the TTS  Training qualifies participants to achieve additional certification. This additional certification has implications for future reimbursement of TTS services.
  • Two national certifications are available. It is advised that you  review the requirements for each, determining which is a better fit.
    • American Heart Association – Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA) 
    • NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals – National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment (NCNTT)
  • These national certification programs were created to standardize and unify tobacco competencies, knowledge, and skills on a national level and provide national, unified recognition of professionals who obtain these prestigious certifications.

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