Tobacco Treatment Training Program

The West Virginia University School of Dentistry Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP) is an online, self-paced course for professionals in the fields of education, counseling, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and social work. Participants navigate through four online learning modules consisting of recorded presentations, activities and self-tests to attain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education credit. Successful participants earn a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certificate to effectively assist those with tobacco use disorder/vaping cessation using evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions. The course is offered year-round with a $750 registration fee.

Tobacco Treatment Specialists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, community health centers, medical and dental practices, educational settings, social service agencies, treatment centers, quit lines and mental health centers. In addition to providing treatment, specialists educate others about tobacco dependence treatments.

Training goals

Participants who successfully complete the WVU School of Dentistry Tobacco Treatment Training Program can:

  • Understand the science behind tobacco addiction and nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
  • Inform clients/students about the consequences of tobacco use disorder.
  • Develop effective, individualized tobacco use disorder treatment plans for all types of tobacco and nicotine use.
  • Track abstinence progress and outcome measures.
  • Educate other providers and the public across a wide range of settings.

Learn more about course outcomes.

Enroll

To enroll in the online, self-paced course:

Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification Renewal

To renew your Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification, complete the online renewal process:

  • Upload a PDF document displaying your 16 hours of tobacco use disorder or motivational interviewing related continuing education units (CEU).
  • Submit a $25 renewal fee.

Earn a WVU Badge

Pursue a micro-credential in treating tobacco-use addiction and be eligible for a WVU Badge.

A square gray badge features a no-tobacco use image, a blue flying WVU and the words Tobacco Treatment Specialist

A micro-credential and WVU Tobacco Treatment Badge are components to show patients, employers, students and others you have invested additional time beyond your degree to learn specific skills in tobacco cessation and treatment of tobacco and nicotine addiction.

Upon completing the required criteria, you can tout your tobacco-use treatment skills by displaying your badge on social media sites, performance evaluations and resumes. It is another element to set yourself apart from other job candidates or colleagues.

Required Criteria:

  • Full participation in the WVU School of Dentistry Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (24-hour online, self-paced course)
  • Achievement of a minimum score of 80% on the WVU Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification Examination
  • Proclamation of a tobacco-free lifestyle

Learn more about WVU Badges.