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A Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Training Program must meet or exceed the following standards to be considered for accreditation.


The applying program must:

  • Complete the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program Application for Program Accreditation
  • Effectively cover all the required skill sets within the eleven (11) Tobacco Training Specialist Core Competencies as specified on pages 8-21 of the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program Accreditation Application
  • Meet or exceed the minimum number of hours devoted to each of the eleven (11) Core Competency areas as specified on page 8 of the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program Accreditation Application
  • Provide a minimum of 24 hours of instruction
  • assess or evaluate participant knowledge of program content; include a final assessment (e.g., case study, simulated patient, multiple choice examination) designed to measure trainee knowledge; and address participants who do not demonstrate sufficient command of program content
  • Include instruction on the national guidelines established or adapted for use in the country in which the training is being conducted (e.g., USPHS Clinical Practice Guidelines for US trainings)
  • Invite participants who serve culturally and linguistically diverse populations
  • Not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability
  • Accommodate participants with disabilities and be handicap accessible
  • Be presented by experts in the field of tobacco treatment
  • Provide tobacco treatment resources for trainers to use with their clients or patients
  • Have a defined refund policy, cancellation policy, and grievance procedure
  • Collect evaluations of the training program from participants

Maintaining Accreditation

After a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Training Program achieves accreditation, the following is required to remain accredited.


The accredited program's designated contact person must:

  • Provide an annual status report including any changes in:
    1. purpose, structure, or activities;
    2. changes in faculty or instructors; and
    3. changes in assessment processes.
  • The designated contact person will be notified of the deadline and reporting requirements approximately 60 days before the annual report is due.
  • Notification will be sent approximately 60 days prior to the date the fee is due.
  • Submit a complete re-application packet after 5 years, in order to maintain accreditation. The designated contact person will be notified approximately 90 days before the re-application is due.
  • Inform info@ctttp.org if there is a change in designated contact person, or other significant information change for the program, such as address, telephone number, Web site, e-mail, etc.
  • Contact info@ctttp.org if there is a significant change to the program's purpose, structure or activities.

Accreditation Fee Table

Accreditation Application Fee$500
Annual Accreditation Fee$1,000