Become a Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist (CTCS)
Registration Open For
- Certificate Course in Tobacco Cessation - 3 days course
- Orientation Course in Tobacco Cessation - 1 day course
Course Fee
- Orientation Course - Rs. 9,500/- (Incl. 18% GST)
- Certificate Course - Rs. 27,000/- (Incl. 18% GST)
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS / BDS / BHMS / MS / MD / MCh / DM / DNB / MPH or above for healthcare professionals
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Who is a TCS - Tobacco Cessation Specialist
A TCS is an expert trained on performing cessation activities either individually or in groups in order to help patients get rid of their tobacco habits. This expert has profound knowledge of the subject area and is fully equipped with means and methodologies to help end the slavery of tobacco and treat the patients both medically and emotionally. These experts may work in different environments like hospitals, clubs, health camps, community health centres, educational or corporate institutions, treatment centres, etc. Their responsibility also includes educating and creating awareness in the community about harms of tobacco and how to make a retreat from its habit.
Why a CTCS is required
A CTCS is specially trained to provide cessation to patients wanting to quit their tobacco habits and are:
- Well equipped with the knowledge behind one’s addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and how to treat them effectively
- Capable of understanding the individual’s problem of not letting go off the habit
- Experts in planning out actions for quitting tobacco habits using medication and counselling effectively
- Exposed to variety of health issues related to tobacco use and how to treat it
- Important knowledge pools for hospitals, healthcare providers, wellness centres, etc. on tobacco use, addiction, treatment and prevention
Advantages
Members undertaking this course will benefit in the following ways:
- Acquire explicit knowledge on treating tobacco dependence
- Have confidence to provide individual and group counselling
- Perform awareness activities cross corporates, hospitals, educational institutions, health camps, public gatherings, etc.
- Meet the experts in the industry who successfully have helped quit tobacco
- Build their portfolio of success stories
- Add to the tobacco free healthy lifestyle of the community
- Be recognised by people for tobacco dependence treatment
Who can Participate
- Counselors
- Doctors
- Dental Doctors
- General Practitioner
- Medical Specialists
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Physicians
- Physiotherapists
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
What this course offers
- Understanding Tobacco- History, Trends, Impact, Dependence
- Understanding Cessation - Methods & Opportunities
- Training on Councelling Methods
- Practical Approach on Handling a Tobacco Patient for Cessation
- Relapse Prevention - Tips & Strategies
- Learning to Detect Early Oral Lesions
- Treatment Planning - Therapy & Follow-ups
- Understanding of Government Enforcement (COTPA) Rules and Regulations
- Hands on Training on Tobacco Wellness and Oral Screening - Mobile Application
- Procedure to Establish Networked Tobacco Wellness and Oral Screening Centers
Note: Date & Venue of training shall be intimated shortly. In case of any query kindly write to us at info@icancare.in or call us at 7838783268