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KU TTS course cost is $1000 per person - *Some scholarships are available to those who work with clients in the state of Kansas

For Self-pay individuals who withdraw on or before the course start date: If a self-pay individual withdraws from the course prior to the start date, a full refund of registration fees, less a $30 administrative fee, will be approved if requested in writing at jayhawkglobal@ku.edu.

For Scholarship recipients who withdraw on or before the course start date: If a scholarship recipient withdraws from the course prior to the course start date, the student must contact jayhawkglobal@ku.edu and pay the $30 administrative fee.

The student can reapply for a future course, but a spot and scholarship will not be guaranteed.

ALL students who have not begun the course after 14 days from course commencement will be automatically dropped from the course.

After 14 days from course commencement, all Self-pay recipients who drop the course will not receive a refund. After 14 days from course commencement, all Scholarship recipients who drop the course must pay the $30 administrative fee. The student can reapply to a future course, but a scholarship will not be granted.

Yes, The University of Kansas Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training is fully accredited by the Council of Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP) since 2020.

Completing the KU TTS training will allow you to become a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS).  There are additional requirements to obtain the National Credential. Currently there are two national credentials 1) National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment (NCNTT) - a professional credential offered by the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) and 2) Certified Professional by the American Heart Association - Tobacco Treatment (CPAHA)  offered by the American Heart Association. Completing an accredited program, like this one, is a pre-requisite to gaining the national certification, if desired.

Completion of the KU TTS pre and posttests: one attempt each but not part of final grade.

Module quizzes: Must pass with 100%; you have unlimited attempts to achieve a 100%.

Section exams: Must pass with 75%; you have unlimited attempts to achieve a 75% or greater.

Skills Building Day: Mandatory participation; virtual, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (CST).

Course Evaluation: Mandatory; must be completed by 5:30 pm (CST) on Skills Building Day.

Final open book exam: Must pass with 75%; you only have one attempt to score 75%.

Remediation: If you do not score at least 75% on your final exam, you must schedule a one hour review before the remediation deadline. Once you have graduated from the course, you will be added to KU Tobacco Treatment Providers Directory.

No, Trainees must be tobacco-free for six months prior to training.

Yes, The KU TTS program provided is accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP) and meets all competencies set forth by CTTTP accreditation standards.

You only need to take the TTS training once as the program is designed for participants who have never taken the TTS training.

Yes, continuing education credit is offered for this course. To receive continuing education credit or a certificate of attendance participants must fulfill all course requirements including completion of all online modules and the Skills Building Day Training component and completion of the pre/posttests and program evaluation. After all requirements are met, participants will receive instructions regarding completion of documentation and obtaining certificate(s).

Continuing Education Credit Information

In support of improving patient care, University of Kansas Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide education for the healthcare team.

Physician: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Contact Hours (APRN/RN)

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for a maximum of 23 ANCC contact hours.  Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacy: ACPE

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23 ACPE knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACPE UAN Number: JA0000311-0000-24-024-L01-P

Dental: ADA

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for 23 continuing education credits.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

Psychology:

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 23 APA Continuing Education Credit(s). Psychologists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Social Work: 

The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East, as an approved provider of continuing education by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board presents this offering for a maximum of 23 hours credit applicable for relicensure of LASWSs, LBSWs, LMSWs, and LSCSWs.  Kansas Provider Number 12-002.  Karen Aufdemberge, RN, BSN, Coordinator. 

KSBN: LPN

The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East is approved as a provider of CNE by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.  This course offering is approved for 23 contact hours applicable for LPN relicensure.  Kansas State Board of Nursing Provider Number: LT0056-0749.  Karen Aufdemberge, RN, BSN, Coordinator.

Yes, continuing education credit is offered for this course. To receive continuing education credit or a certificate of attendance participants must fulfill all course requirements including completion of all online modules and the Skills Building Day Training component and completion of the pre/posttests and program evaluation. After all requirements are met, participants will receive instructions regarding completion of documentation and obtaining certificate(s).

Continuing Education Credit Information

In support of improving patient care, University of Kansas Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide education for the healthcare team.

Physician: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Contact Hours (APRN/RN)

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for a maximum of 23 ANCC contact hours.  Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacy: ACPE

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23 ACPE knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACPE UAN Number: JA0000311-0000-24-024-L01-P

Dental: ADA

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for 23 continuing education credits.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

Psychology:

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 23 APA Continuing Education Credit(s). Psychologists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Social Work: 

The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East, as an approved provider of continuing education by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board presents this offering for a maximum of 23 hours credit applicable for relicensure of LASWSs, LBSWs, LMSWs, and LSCSWs.  Kansas Provider Number 12-002.  Karen Aufdemberge, RN, BSN, Coordinator. 

KSBN: LPN

The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East is approved as a provider of CNE by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.  This course offering is approved for 23 contact hours applicable for LPN relicensure.  Kansas State Board of Nursing Provider Number: LT0056-0749.  Karen Aufdemberge, RN, BSN, Coordinator.