Section: Module 1: Introduction: Cessation as One of the Elements of Tobacco Control in the Caribbean | Tobacco Cessation (with examples from Caribbean Countries)

Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand the concept of tobacco use as a global epidemic, with emphasis on the Americas and The Caribbean.
Describe the FCTC and basics of tobacco control.
Recall the main objective of FCTC Article 14 and the guidelines for implementation.
Describe the synergies that exist between FCTC and HEARTS-PEN.

Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 3 hours and 6 minutes.

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Introduction

Course Registration

Pre-Test

Peer Corner

Module 1: Introduction: Cessation as One of the Elements of Tobacco Control in the Caribbean

Webinar 1: Introductory Session - Online Training on Tobacco Cessation for Caribbean Countries

Video: WHO FCTC 15 Years: Working towards a tobacco-free world

Video: MPOWER tobacco control measures

Introduction to Tobacco Cessation as One of the Elements of Tobacco Control in the Caribbean

Recommended Readings

Module 2: The Role of Primary Care Providers in Tobacco Control and Tobacco Dependence Treatment

Module 2 Readings

Discussion Forum: Evaluating brief tobacco interventions (BTIs) (60 minutes)

Part III: Training for primary care providers

Part III: Training for Primary Care Providers: brief tobacco interventions

Module 3: Basics of Tobacco Use and Tobacco Dependence

Module 3 Readings

Commit to quit tobacco

Offer to help quit tobacco use

Discussion Forum: Tobacco use myths and facts (40 minutes)

Module 4: Tobacco, Health, and COVID-19

Webinar 2: Tobacco, Health, and COVID-19 - Online Training on Tobacco Cessation for Caribbean Countries

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Tobacco

Tobacco Free Initiative: Tobacco and Waterpipe Use Increase the Risk of COVID-19

Smoking and COVID-19

Live Q&amp;A on how to quit tobacco in time of #COVID-19

Module 5: Overview of Brief Tobacco Interventions

Module 5 Readings

Module 6: Asking, Advising, and Assessing Readiness to Quit

Module 6 Readings

Simulation Activity 1: Mayra

Simulation Activity 2: Anton

Practice Session 1

Module 7: Dealing with Low Motivation

Module 7 Readings

Part III: Training for primary care providers: brief tobacco interventions

A Guide for Tobacco Users to Quit

Module 8: Assisting and Arranging for Follow-Up

Module 8 Readings

Offer help to quit tobacco use

Simulation Activity 3: Agatha

Practice Session 2

Module 9: Pharmacological Interventions

Part III: Training for Primary Care Providers: brief tobacco interventions

Part III: Training for Primary Care Providers

Discussion Forum: Pharmacological interventions and nicotine dependence (60 minutes)

Module 10: Other Cessation Interventions

Webinar 3: Pharmacological Interventions

Interventions for Strengthening Tobacco Cessation Services in Health Systems

Discussion Forum 1: Interacting with Florence (40 minutes)

Discussion Forum 2: Local Tobacco Cessation Interventions (60 minutes)

Module 11: Tobacco Cessation During Pregnancy

Webinar 4: Tobacco Cessation During Pregnancy

WHO Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Tobacco-Use and Second-Hand Smoke Exposure in Pregnancy

Discussion Forum: Examining attitudes towards smoking during pregnancy. (60 minutes)

Smoking During Pregnancy, Stigma and Secrets: Visual Methods Exploration in the UK

Incentives for Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy: An Ethical Framework

Final Exam

Course and Self Evaluation & Certificate

Course Activities

Discussions

Simulation activities

Section: Module 1: Introduction: Cessation as One of the Elements of Tobacco Control in the Caribbean | Tobacco Cessation (with examples from Caribbean Countries) | NextGenU.org

Student Learning Outcomes:

Live Session

Required learning readings and activities

Quiz

Recommended Additional Readings

Live Q&A on how to quit tobacco in time of #COVID-19