
TYTAP
Classes for Youth
Youth Tobacco Awareness classes are for youth referred by the
court, by their school, or by a parent/guardian.*
Texas Youth Tobacco Awareness Program (TYTAP) provides awareness
classes for minors that teach them information and skills necessary to quit
tobacco use and to avoid using tobacco products in the future.
*Approved TYTAP classes are only
conducted by trained instructors (individuals) with an active State of
Texas TYTAP license. TYTAP participants should verify that a TYTAP instructor
is certified by following the instructions below before paying for a
TYTAP class. Online classes offered by any individual or entity
besides those listed on this website are not valid and
the court might not accept a Certificate of Completion from an uncertified
organization, instructor, or website. Please email tobacco.free@dshs.texas.gov and refer to Texas Health & Safety Code, Sec.161.253 for more information.
To verify a TYTAP instructor certification and to find a TYTAP
class, follow these steps:
- Visit https://vo.ras.dshs.state.tx.us/datamart/login.do?header=true,
- Under Check License Status, click License
Search,
- Search by City or County for a
Specific License Type,
- Select Texas Youth Tobacco Awareness Program from
the dropdown menu for License Type, and click Next.
- Find an active TYTAP instructor’s contact information to contact
them about taking a TYTAP class.
For
problems using the online search, please email Tobacco.Free@dshs.texas.gov.
Other Cessation
Resources
TYTAP can be a valuable cessation intervention for youth tobacco
use. However, a behavioral intervention class like TYTAP may not be appropriate
for everyone or every situation. Here are other youth cessation resources that may
be useful:
- Information and
resources for quitting vaping can be found at the following links:
a. https://dshs.texas.gov/vaping/HowtoQuit/
b. https://dshs.texas.gov/vaping/Resources/
- Visit YesQuit.org
for expert advice about how to quit using any tobacco product. Call the
Texas Tobacco Quitline at 1-877-YES-QUIT to connect with a professional who can
guide you through the process and recommend support programs in your community.
TYTAP
Instructor Application
Register to be a new certified TYTAP Instructor:
- Complete & Submit the TYTAP
Instructor Application to Tobacco.Free@dshs.texas.gov (Please
do not fax the application)
a. There is no fee to apply to be a TYTAP instructor.
-
Register & Attend a TYTAP Instructor Training.** Information on instructor trainings is below.
a. There is a fee for approved TYTAP instructors to attend the
TYTAP instructor training.
b.
DSHS staff will notify approved applicants about the next TYTAP
Instructor Training opportunity.
Renew an Existing
TYTAP Certification
A Continuing Education In-Service Training must be attended within the
two-year certification period to have a TYTAP certification renewed. Failure to
attend the Continuing Education In-Service Training within the two-year period
will result in the expiration of the TYTAP certification and the instructor
will have to reapply as a new TYTAP Instructor.
To recertify an existing TYTAP certification:
- Complete & Submit the TYTAP Instructor Application to Tobacco.Free@dshs.texas.gov. (Please
do not fax the application)
a. Indicate that the application is for a renewal and provide updated information.
b. There is no fee to apply to recertify as a TYTAP instructor.
-
Register and attend a TYTAP Continuing Education In-Service
Training**
a.
There is a fee for approved recertification TYTAP instructors to
attend the TYTAP instructor training.
b. DSHS staff will notify approved recertification applicants about
the next TYTAP Instructor Training opportunity.
**Only applications that are approved by DSHS can register to
attend TYTAP Instructor Trainings. TYTAP
Instructors are certified for two years.
TYTAP Instructor Trainings
To register to attend
a TYTAP Instructor Training, please
complete the TYTAP Instructor Application. All
applications must be reviewed and approved by DSHS before registering to attend a training. If there are not any upcoming trainings on the schedule
below, then it is recommended that all interested applicants submit their
application and DSHS staff will follow-up by providing training details for the
next available training to approved applicants.
Date(s) | March 24-26, 2021
| Virtual* *Internet and a computer with camera and microphone capabilities is required to participate virtually. |
For general questions or more information about the TYTAP Instructor
application process, email tobacco.free@dshs.texas.gov.
For more information
about TYTAP Instructor Training classes, please email ytap@sph.tamhsc.edu.