Certification Recognition

Certified Trauma Service Specialist (CTSS)

CTSS designation was created for those who provide immediate trauma intervention, crisis support, advocacy, or victim assistance.

The minimum requirements are:

• One year experience in trauma related field providing crisis intervention

• A copy of your college or university degree or a copy of your high school diploma or GED

• 72 hours of training and education in trauma services and support

• CTSS or CTS sponsor

• Letter of recommendation from supervisor documenting one year of experience in crisis intervention

• Letter of recommendation from Sponsor

• Current resume with documented experience in trauma service field

• Completed CTSS application with sponsor's signature.

• Application Fee:

o       $200 (Must be an ATSS Member)

o       $  75 Volunteer (Must be an ATSS Member)

 Re-Certification Required Every 3 Years:

·        30 hours of trauma specific continuing education
(10 hours can be from training you provide)

·        Re-certification Fee

o       $100 ATSS Member

o       $  50 ATSS Member: Volunteer

Mailing Instructions

• Mailing first class or Priority Mail: POB 2747 - Georgetown, TX 78627

• Mailing with Signature Confirmation: 1545 Mockingbird Lane Suite 3005 - Dallas, TX 75235

Click Here for a CTSS Application

TO REQUEST A HARD COPY OF THE APPLICATION:

Davis Sanders, Office Manager

Telephone: 207-639-2433 OR 800-991-ATSS (2877)

email: Admin@ATSS.info