Become A Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist
This 30 hour curriculum will provide education on evidence-based clinical interventions for the treatment of tobacco dependence and prepares health care or related professionals to become certified in the treatment of tobacco dependence.
Upcoming Class:
ANYTIME during October 1 – 31, 2021
Nationally Accredited CTTTP Program
The Breathing Association is one of only 22 nationally accredited programs and the only program in Ohio.
100% Self-Paced Online
Students have thirty days to complete the 14 different learning modules; affording them enough time to work at their own pace.
Continuing Education Credits Available
Continuing education credits for respiratory therapists, nurses, counselors, social workers and other disciplines may be available.
Continuing Professional Development
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91).
Resources Provided
Participants receive access to all course materials and resources.
Course Curriculum
- Tobacco Dependence Knowledge and Education
- An American Crisis; A Chronic Disease
- Pharmacotherapies for Tobacco Addictions
- Rational for Current and Future Practices
- Counseling Skills and Motivational Interviewing
- Smokeless Tobacco and Environmental Tobacco Smoke
- Assessment Interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Conducting Group Sessions
- Relapse Prevention
- Diversity and Cultural Issues
- Tobacco Dependence Treatment for Women
- Tobacco and Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
- Professional Resources & Professional Development
- Law and Ethics
Faculty
Thomas Houston, MD
Gretchen Clark Hammond, PhD
Chizimuzo (Zim) Okoli, PhD
Registration
Late Registration: 9/6/2021 – 9/26/2021
Registration Closes: 9/26/2021 at midnight EST
Future Classes
January 1 – 31, 2022
May 1 – 31, 2022
September 1 – 30, 2022
If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive reminders about up-coming training programs please contact Heather.Mccary@breathingassociation.org.
Renew your CTTS Certification:
Your CTTS certification must be renewed every two years from the time of your initial certification. Recertification requires confirmation of 18 CEU credit hours obtained within the last two years. The fee is $100. Please click on the recertification below to complete your application and email, fax or mail to Heather McCary at Heather.Mccary@breathingassociation.org or (614) 437-1521.
