The Nicotine Dependence Center Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification Program at Mayo Clinic is nationally accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs. Completion of this program will allow participants to pursue national certification.

The Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Certification Program welcomes participants from different backgrounds and ideologies. The program embraces and appreciates the cultural diversity of participants and currently has trained professionals from more than 40 different countries. We shall not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Who Should Take Our Training: Healthcare professionals who have a strong interest in the field of tobacco or health or provide clinical care to people who use tobacco. These include, but not limited to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, dentists, dental hygienists, dietitians, psychiatrists, psychologists, respiratory therapists, mental health professionals, addiction professionals, counselors, and social workers. The training will prepare professionals to provide their patients/clients with effective evidence-based interventions for tobacco dependence. Professionals that work in the field of health academics, policy, and education will benefit from the up-to-date research/information presented in our training.

The overarching goal of the program is to assist professionals in becoming competent in the provision of treatment for individuals dependent on tobacco and to formally recognize this competence. Click here for a full description.

Our program offers external trainings within the U.S., as well as international trainings. For organizations looking to train a sizable group of individuals (up to 36 participants), we do offer virtual and in-person trainings. For further information, please contact us at ndep@mayo.edu or 507-266-1093 and we can review the details/cost of bringing our training to you.

Upon request, accommodation is offered for participants who have special needs.