Join Us For Our Next TTS Training!
February 24-March 4, 2025 | 30 CE hours | $1,300
Inquire about our partial scholarships and group discounts! Register Now >>
Program Overview
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The Duke-UNC Comprehensive TTS Program combines findings from the most current evidence-based research on pharmacotherapy, population-based issues, practical guidance on running a practice, and targeted skills in tobacco dependence counseling. Through a combination of interactive, virtual sessions and online self-paced training, Duke-UNC TTS offers leading-edge, evidence-based continuing education in a fun and engaging online experience.
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Program Accreditation
The Duke-UNC TTS Program is fully accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs, and the training provides education in all core competencies for tobacco treatment specialists as set forth by the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD).
​National Certification
There are several pathways to national certification as a tobacco treatment professional. Completion of the Duke-UNC TTS training program fulfills the training requirement for any of these pathways; other requirements, such as an exam and/or CE hours, may be required to complete and/or renew these certifications. For more information, please visit our national certification page, or these following sites:
Tobacco Treatment
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Tobacco Treatment Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA)
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National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment (NCNTT) via NAADAC
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Prerequisites
Course participants in the TTS Training Programmust attest to being tobacco free for at least 6 months prior to participating in the program.
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Credit
The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program has been designated as a jointly accredited activity by Duke Continuing Education and Professional Development for up to 30 CE hours. The Duke-UNC TTS Training Program is accredited to provide AMA PRA Category 1, ANCC, ACPE, and IACET CEUs. More info >>
Program Cost
Cost for the virtual training is $1,300*, to be paid by credit card upon registration. Tuition includes access to all online and virtual course sessions, a comprehensive TTS training manual, and CE credit processing. Partial scholarships are available for eligible applicants; see our FAQ page for eligibility reqirements. Ask us about our group discounts for multiple participants registering together from one organization!
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Early Bird Discount
Register by January 15 for our Spring TTS training to get $150 off course fees. Please note that Early Bird discount cannot be combined with any other discounts.
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*Note: Course fees for the Comprehensive TTS Training Program will increase to $1,350 beginning Summer 2025. The Early Bird discount will also increase to $200.​
OUR UNIQUE FORMAT
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Our TTS training experience consists of two main elements--self-paced, asynchronous video modules and 4 half-day, live sessions via Zoom--spread out over a two-week period to allow maximum flexibility for busy healthcare professionals.
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SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE*
Pre-Course Video Modules (February 15-24):
4 1/2 hours, self-paced
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February 24, 2025: Virtual Training Session 1
12pm-5pm ET (Zoom)
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February 25, 2025: Virtual Training Session 2
12pm-5pm ET (Zoom)
Mid-Course Video Modules (February 25-March 3):
5 hours, self-paced
March 3, 2025: Virtual Training Session 3
12pm-5pm ET (Zoom)
March 4, 2025: Virtual Training Session 4
12pm-5pm ET (Zoom)
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Post-course:
Evaluation and Certificates​
*Click HERE to view our sample detailed course curriculum. (Times displayed in ET.)
What Our Participants Are Saying About Duke-UNC TTS Virtual Training
"I want to first commend you and everyone on all their hard work. That program was incredible and so well run. Each speaker was a true professional in the area and was great at presenting... and this is hard on Zoom. It was so educational for me and my team."
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--Brett Schussel, MSN, FNP-BC, University of California Los Angeles
"This is the most professional and best Zoom course I've taken. All of the speakers were very knowledgeable and very good presenters."
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--Mary McElrath
"This has been an excellent program!! I really liked the fact that it flowed over two weeks. It made it easier to absorb all of the information. Very impressive collaborative effort."
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--Joanne Zick, MHA, RRT, RPFT, RCIS, WakeMed Health & Hospitals
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Duke-UNC TTS Onsite Training: Our History and the Future
The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program launched its first on-site training in 2016 and is committed to making TTS education accessible to anyone, whether in North Carolina, the US, and beyond. We plan to continue to offer our trainings in a flexible online format for busy healthcare professionals.
