Comprehensive Tobacco Cessation Certificate Course 6.0
NIMHANS Digital Academy VKN ECHO
October 2023 - January 2024
COMPLETED ✓
41
Enrolled
15
Accredited
23
Cases Discussed
90
Minutes/Session
🌟 RECORD IMPACT: 7,655 Lives Touched 🌟
Course Overview
Why this course?
Studies indicate a critical need to upskill tobacco cessation capabilities among healthcare providers (HCP). This professional development programme is designed to train and mentor healthcare providers in evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions.
Studies indicate a critical need to upskill tobacco cessation capabilities among healthcare providers (HCP). This professional development programme is designed to train and mentor healthcare providers in evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions.
The Comprehensive Tobacco Cessation Certificate Course 6.0 represented a significant milestone in our tobacco cessation training program. With an extended 90-minute session format and enhanced educational technology support, this iteration achieved our highest impact yet with 7,655 lives touched through participant interventions.
ENHANCED IN 6.0
Extended Sessions: Increased from 60 to 90 minutes every Monday (2:30-4:00 PM) for deeper learning and more comprehensive case discussions.
NEW ADDITION
Edutech Expertise: Addition of dedicated educational technology expert to enhance digital learning experience.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, participants were able to:
- Identify and screen for tobacco abuse and Tobacco Use Disorder, including factors influencing it
- Assess the severity of tobacco addiction using objective scales
- Practice evidence-based counselling, communication skills, motivational interviewing and psychosocial interventions for preventing relapse
- Prescribe over-the-counter Nicotine Replacement Therapy and understand other pharmacotherapy options
- Make informed decisions about what can be managed independently and what requires referral
Target Audience & Eligibility
Primary Beneficiaries
- Healthcare providers (HCPs) including:
- Dentists
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Counselors directly involved with tobacco users
- All professionals interested in tobacco cessation
Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above
- Proficiency in writing, speaking and understanding English
- Direct involvement with people using tobacco
- Interest in tobacco cessation interventions
Enhanced Course Structure
Total Duration: 30 hours
Format: Blended Learning
Synchronous Learning: 18 hours (Live tele-ECHO sessions)
Asynchronous Learning: 12 hours (Self-paced content)
Session Duration: 90 minutes (extended from 60 minutes)
Format: Blended Learning
Synchronous Learning: 18 hours (Live tele-ECHO sessions)
Asynchronous Learning: 12 hours (Self-paced content)
Session Duration: 90 minutes (extended from 60 minutes)
FLEXIBLE ACCESS
Multi-Device Assignments: Assignments can be taken on Mobile/laptop/PC/tablet for maximum accessibility.
Digital Platforms Used
Live Tele-ECHO Sessions
Schedule: Every Monday 2:30-4:00 PM (90 minutes)
Platform: Zoom Telehealth ECHO and iECHO.org
Extended Session Structure
- Introduction & Updates: 5 min
- Interactive Didactic Quiz: 15 min
- Q&A on Didactic: 5 min
- Case Presentations: 25 min
- Anonymous Feedback: 5 min
- Extended Discussion Time: Additional 35 min
E-Learning Platform
NIMHANS eLearning website and Android app for comprehensive learning materials
Assessment & Documentation
HIPAA-compliant Jotform for case records with Slido.com for interactive engagement
Comprehensive Curriculum Modules
Module 1: Tobacco Addiction - Overview
Objectives:
- Recognize and describe the epidemiology and etiopathogenesis of Tobacco Addiction
- Define and explain public health challenges and tobacco control policies and legislations
Key Topics: Course overview, Digital tools, Tobacco public health challenges, FCTC, MPOWER, Addictive properties of tobacco
Case Presenters: Dr. Narayanaswamy Thimmadasiah (Doctor, Bangalore), Dr. Vidhya.S (Psychiatrist, Madurai, TN)
Module 2: Tobacco Addiction - Assessment and Management
Objectives:
- Evaluate the patient's tobacco addiction comprehensively
- Formulate a management plan for tobacco use disorders
Key Topics: Communication Skills, Case History Taking, Assessment techniques (5As), Brief Intervention methods, Severity assessment, NRT protocols
Distinguished Case Presenters:
• Dr. Rachana Prabhu (Dentist, Yenapoya Mangaluru)
• Dr. Drashti Shah (Doctor, Gujarat)
• Dr. Priyaranjan (Dentist, Jharkhand)
• Dr. Ravada Kinneresh (Dentist, Visakhapatnam)
• Dr. Manmohan Singh Khichi (Educator, Mount Abu, Rajasthan)
• Dr. Johncy James (Psychiatrist, Lakshadweep)
• Dr. Rachana Prabhu (Dentist, Yenapoya Mangaluru)
• Dr. Drashti Shah (Doctor, Gujarat)
• Dr. Priyaranjan (Dentist, Jharkhand)
• Dr. Ravada Kinneresh (Dentist, Visakhapatnam)
• Dr. Manmohan Singh Khichi (Educator, Mount Abu, Rajasthan)
• Dr. Johncy James (Psychiatrist, Lakshadweep)
Module 3: Enhancing Motivation and Preventing Relapse
Objectives:
- Define and explain the process of motivation enhancement and relapse prevention
- Integrate techniques of motivational enhancement and relapse prevention into management plans
Key Topics: Motivational Interviewing, Change talk, Relapse counseling, Communication styles, Change planning
Expert Case Presenters:
• Dr. Vivek P Singh (Doctor, Patna)
• Dr. Anusha CM (Pulmonologist, Bangalore)
• Ms. Roma Prabhudesai (Psychologist, Goa)
• Mr. Ravikanth K (Psychologist, Visakhapatnam)
• Ms. Sakshi Gupta (Psychologist, Gurgaon)
• Dr. Deepu George Mathew (Dentist, Ernakulam)
• And many more distinguished professionals from across India
• Dr. Vivek P Singh (Doctor, Patna)
• Dr. Anusha CM (Pulmonologist, Bangalore)
• Ms. Roma Prabhudesai (Psychologist, Goa)
• Mr. Ravikanth K (Psychologist, Visakhapatnam)
• Ms. Sakshi Gupta (Psychologist, Gurgaon)
• Dr. Deepu George Mathew (Dentist, Ernakulam)
• And many more distinguished professionals from across India
Enhanced Accreditation Criteria
Rigorous Requirements for Certification
- Attendance: Minimum 75% attendance (9/12 weekly sessions)
- Enhanced Engagement: Minimum 50 minutes video screen presence per 90-minute session
- Case Presentation: One comprehensive case summary presentation during live tele-ECHO session
- Flexible Assignments: Minimum 75% score in all assignments (can be taken on Mobile/laptop/PC/tablet)
- Multiple Attempts: Two attempts allowed for each assignment with 48-hour window for retakes
- Reporting: Monthly reports of patients seen using provided forms
- Comprehensive Testing: Pre-test, warm-up quiz, and post-test completion
Course Timeline (CTCCC 6.0)
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Course Duration | October 16, 2023 | January 15, 2024 |
| Pre-test | October 9, 2023 (10:00 AM) | October 14, 2023 (10:00 AM) |
| Warm-up Quiz | October 13, 2023 (10:00 AM) | October 15, 2023 (10:00 AM) |
| Case Submissions | October 21, 2023 (10:00 AM) | November 21, 2023 (10:00 AM) |
| Assignment I | November 10, 2023 (10:00 AM) | November 12, 2023 (10:00 AM) |
| Assignment II | December 8, 2023 (10:00 AM) | December 10, 2023 (10:00 AM) |
| Assignment III (Subjective) | January 12, 2024 (10:00 AM) | January 14, 2024 (10:00 AM) |
| Post-test | January 23, 2024 (10:00 AM) | January 29, 2024 (10:00 AM) |
| Accreditation Verification | January 29, 2024 | February 5, 2024 |
| Certificate Distribution | February 9, 2024 | Within one month of completion |
Enhanced Leadership Team
Core Coordination Team
Ms. Saee Patwardhan (M.Phil Clinical Psychology)
Course Coordinator
Dr. Abhishek Sharma (MD)
Chief Facilitator
Ms. Mahasweta Chakraborty (MA Psychology)
Edutech Expert
Ms. Saee Patwardhan (M.Phil Clinical Psychology)
Course Coordinator
Dr. Abhishek Sharma (MD)
Chief Facilitator
Ms. Mahasweta Chakraborty (MA Psychology)
Edutech Expert
Communication Specialists
Mr. Manjunatha (ECHO India)
Communication Specialist
Ms. Rakshitha
Communication Specialist
Ms. Sanchitha (CAM)
Support Coordinator
Mr. Manjunatha (ECHO India)
Communication Specialist
Ms. Rakshitha
Communication Specialist
Ms. Sanchitha (CAM)
Support Coordinator
Faculty Leadership
Prof. Prabhat Chand
Professor of Psychiatry, CAM
Prof. Arun K
Additional Professor, CAM
Dr. Jayant M, Dr. Lekhansh Shukla
Assistant Professors, CAM
Prof. Prabhat Chand
Professor of Psychiatry, CAM
Prof. Arun K
Additional Professor, CAM
Dr. Jayant M, Dr. Lekhansh Shukla
Assistant Professors, CAM
Institutional Leadership
Prof. Vivek Benegal
Professor & Officer-in-Charge, CAM
Prof. Pratima Murthy
Senior Professor & Director, NIMHANS
Mr. Lakshmanan S
Senior Occupational Therapist, CAM
Prof. Vivek Benegal
Professor & Officer-in-Charge, CAM
Prof. Pratima Murthy
Senior Professor & Director, NIMHANS
Mr. Lakshmanan S
Senior Occupational Therapist, CAM
Competencies & Scope of Practice
What Certified Participants CAN Do
- Assess for tobacco use among patients/clients using standardized tools
- Estimate severity of tobacco use using structured scales
- Provide brief and extended interventions based on motivation enhancement skills
- Plan and implement evidence-based relapse prevention strategies
- Provide Nicotine gum 2mg (OTC) - All certified participants
- Prescribe other NRT and Non-NRT medications - Physicians and dentists only
Cases Requiring Specialist Referral
- Patients with comorbid moderate to severe psychiatric disorders
- Associated severe substance use disorders requiring specialized care
- Complex cases with multiple medication interactions
- Patients requiring intensive psychiatric or addiction medicine support
Course Recognition & Support
Official Recognition
- Type: Continued Professional Development Programme
- Approval: NIMHANS Board of Studies
- Note: Not recognized by RCI/NMC regulatory bodies
- Certification: Lifetime access to course content included
- Fee: Approximately ₹1,000 (includes all platform access)
Funding Partners
- NIMHANS Centre for Addiction Medicine
- Bajaj Electricals Foundation
- ECHO India
Conflict of Interest: Funding agencies had no role in course content design, delivery, or scientific merit evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I missed the warm-up quiz. What can be done now?
A: The warm-up quiz was designed for orientation purposes only and is not a mandatory criterion for accreditation. Please don't worry if you missed it.
Q: How do I prepare for the session Slido quiz?
A: Check the didactic and self-directed learning topics in the curriculum according to session dates. Review materials in elearn for respective topics and explore the e-library under Information HUB.
Q: Will session recordings be provided?
A: Session recordings are not provided due to large file sizes that slow server performance. However, all discussion content is available in elearn, and case recommendations are shared after discussions.
Q: What is the case presentation process?
A: A detailed demonstration on case presentation and case record form filling is provided. You select your presentation date while filling the form, and your case file is shared one week prior to your presentation.
Q: Where can I access course materials and resources?
A: All materials are available in elearn (app and website). Explore the Information HUB for e-library resources, didactic presentations, and additional relevant materials under each session. A discussion forum is also available for peer interaction.
Resources & References
Essential Reading
- World Health Organization. "Helping people quit tobacco: a manual for doctors and dentists." (2010)
- Varghese, et al. "Initiating tobacco cessation services in India: challenges and opportunities." WHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health (2012)
Additional Resources
- Video Portal: VKN NIMHANS YouTube Channel
- Discussion Forum: Available in elearn platform for peer interaction
- E-Library: Comprehensive collection in Information HUB
- CAM MOHFW Books: Available in e-library section
Contact Information
Program Coordinator: sp*********@********ns.in
Course Link: https://vkn.nimhansdigitalacademy.in/cctc6_0
Course Fee: Approximately ₹1,000 (includes secured software, HIPAA compliance, and LMS access)
Access Requirements: Multi-device compatible - Mobile/laptop/PC/tablet