June 21, 2023
Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training
The Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training provides a comprehensive approach to learning evidence-based treatment for individuals to master the core competencies defined by the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD) and obtain the necessary training required to apply for the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP). The training benefits all health disciplines.
Training Dates and Times:
- August 8 10, 2023
- Application Due: July 7, 2023
- January 10 12, 2024
- Application Due: December 8, 2023
*Future training dates will be available
Training Format:
- 3 days of in-person training, with 6 modules in Columbia, MO
- 9 on-line, self-paced modules completed prior to in-person training
Prerequisites:
- Healthcare worker/practitioner interested in providing evidence-based treatment to people who use tobacco and nicotine
- Agency/employer recommendation
- Tobacco-free for 6 months prior to course
Facilitators:
- Jenna Wintemberg, PhD, MPH, CHES, TTS/NCTTP
- Tiffany Bowman, MSW, TTS/NCTTP
Cost:
- Tuition waiver provided for in-state course participants
- Out-of-state tuition $1,200
Apply at:
Or visit: https://tobaccofree.missouri.edu/tts-training/
Curriculum developed by UMass Chan Medical School
Funding Support by Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS)
Fully Accredited by The Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP)