All aspects of tobacco dependence were covered systematically, ensuring that participants obtained and developed a thorough understanding of the complex nature of tobacco addiction.  
Bonnie Quinlan, CTTS-M,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (2006)
 

I highly recommend the UMass TTS certification program for anyone providing tobacco treatment intervention. 
Vikki Chavez CTTS-M
New Mexico (2006)

TTS Core Training

The TTS Core Training is an intensive 4- day, evidence-based training program designed for persons who deliver moderate to intensive tobacco treatment services within a health care or community setting. The curriculum is designed to address a set of core competencies for tobacco treatment specialists first defined by the Massachusetts Certification Steering Committee in 1998, and further defined by the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD)www.attud.org. 

Cost:

$850 for Massachusetts residents
$1000 for out-of-state residents

Dates of the next TTS Trainings

Who is Eligible to Apply

The course is designed for health workers who want to master the necessary core competencies for providing evidenced-based treatment for nicotine dependency. The following criteria must be met before attending the core training:

  1. Completed Basic Skills for Working with Smokers course or be registered for either the online or in-person course before you register for TTS Core training.
  2. Completed Basic Skills for Working with Smokers course either online or in-person at least 2 weeks before starting core training.
  3. You must be tobacco-free for six months prior to attending core training.

For more information go to:

- Registration

- Goals and Objectives (pdf small icon 17x17 pdf)

- Goals and Objectives

- Core Competencies