Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS)
The CTTS is a specialized credential for professionals who have the skills, knowledge, and training to deliver effective, evidence-based interventions for tobacco dependence. Our coursework covers health education, assessment and referral, treatment planning and counseling, and the professional responsibilities that come with working in tobacco cessation.Applicants must hold a high school diploma, GED, or higher to qualify. Ethical practice as a CTTS also requires that the provider remain entirely tobacco-free and vape-free, a standard rooted in maintaining therapeutic credibility with the clients you serve.In accordance with Florida Certification Board (FCB) standards, our training is delivered exclusively via compliant self-paced online courses; "homestudy" formats are no longer accepted. To successfully verify learning and earn a certificate of completion, participants must pass a post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete a Level One evaluation (attitude questionnaire).
Treating Nicotine Dependence and Co-Occurring Disorders (4 Contact Hours)
Assess the neurobiological and clinical intersections of tobacco addiction and co-occurring behavioral health disorders.
Implement targeted motivational interviewing techniques to resolve ambivalence and enhance commitment to tobacco cessation.
Formulate comprehensive treatment plans that integrate pharmacotherapy options, behavioral interventions, and relapse prevention strategies.
Psychopharmacology Foundations for Behavioral Health Professionals (8 Contact Hours)
Master the biological mechanisms of action and common side effects of primary psychoactive medications used in addiction and mental health treatment.
Identify complex and potentially lethal interactions between prescribed psychotropic medications and illicit substances.
Develop collaborative communication strategies to partner effectively with psychiatric prescribers and multidisciplinary medical teams.
Intervening in Domestic Violence for Behavioral Health (3 Contact Hours)
Master the identification of early warning signs and complex dynamics associated with domestic violence.
Implement evidence-based screening instruments to safely assess individuals experiencing intimate partner violence.
Formulate comprehensive, trauma-informed safety plans to protect vulnerable clients and their families.
Behavioral Interventions for Tobacco Cessation (4 CE Hours)
Practitioners will implement the 5 A’s and 5 R’s frameworks to structure clinical interactions that effectively address tobacco dependence as a chronic disease.
Clinicians will apply Motivational Interviewing core skills, including OARS and change talk recognition, to resolve client ambivalence and enhance readiness to quit.
Participants will construct individualized treatment plans integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy strategies, such as the 4 D’s, to manage triggers and cravings.
Advanced Clinical Supervision: Models and Methods Part 2 (8 CE Hours)
Advanced Clinical Supervision: Models and Methods Part 1 (8 CE Hours)
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