eCourse on Tobacco Control

BY
Public Health Foundation of India

Participate in the eCourse on Tobacco Control by Public Health Foundation of India to become a successful tobacco control specialist in the public health domain

Mode

Online

Duration

3 Months

Fees

₹ 10000

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The eCourse on Tobacco Control by PHFI is a comprehensive programme launched by PHFI in 2011. The curriculum aims to build the participants’ health capacity quickly. It also centralises enhancing their knowledge of Tobacco control strategies, honing their skill set and proficiency in the implementation and design of tobacco control programmes.

The eCourse on Tobacco Control training has a three-month duration, and it is offered twice a year. This is an eLearning course with a comprehensive curriculum spread over 12 weeks. The programme candidates will study eight core modules and choose three elective modules out of eight options available, based on their professional and educational backgrounds.

Moreover, the Tobacco Control certification course nurtures future tobacco control professionals by delivering study material in eLearning mode using Moodle. Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS), designed to provide a virtual classroom experience. This way, students can access study material along with live or recorded lectures. Successful participants of this course will also earn certificates, post-completion.

The highlights

  • Three-month course
  • eLearning programme
  • Purchasable training
  • Live/recorded Lectures
  • Quizzes
  • Moodle - the curriculum’s open-source LMS
  • Certificate
  • Choice of elective modules available
  • Final course assessment

Program offerings

  • Video lectures
  • Quiz/assignments
  • Three-month course
  • Elearning
  • Certificate
  • Online course
  • Electives
  • Final test
  • Industry-expert inputs

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 10,000

The Tobacco Control online course is purchasable after the candidate’s online application form is approved. The fee structure for this three-month programme is discussed below.

eCourse on Tobacco Control fee structure

Course for candidates

Fee

Indian candidates

Rs. 10,000

South Asian candidates

250 USD

Other international candidates

300 USD

certificate availability

No

Eligibility criteria

Candidates of the eControl on Tobacco Control programme should have a bachelor’s degree in Dentistry/Medicine/Public Health/Pharmacy/Psychology/Nursing/Social Sciences/Biological Sciences/Allied Health Sciences or equivalent.

Certificate Qualifying Details

Furthermore, candidates must pass the course-end MCQs and short questions to gain the eCourse on Tobacco Control certification.

What you will learn

Knowledge of healthcare sciences

Finishing the entire eCourse on Tobacco Control certification syllabus will teach you the following:

  • Improving knowledge about tobacco control strategies.
  • Learning how to design and implement tobacco control programmes effectively.

The syllabus

Core Module Name

Fundamentals of Tobacco Control
Tobacco Burden and Strategies for Tobacco Control in India
International Laws and Policies for Tobacco Control
Laws and Policies for Tobacco Control in India
Tobacco and Health (Part I and II)
Economics of Tobacco
Tobacco Cessation: An Overview
Tobacco Surveillance Systems

Electives Name

Tobacco Control in India: What Works & Challenges Ahead
Tobacco Cessation: Community Based Interventions
Role of Health Professionals in Tobacco control
Role of Oral Health Professionals
National and International landmark Judgments
Tobacco Control Journalism
Role of Administrators in Tobacco Control
Media and Tobacco Control

Admission details

Step 1. Use this to reach the Public Health Foundation of India homepage: https://cdl.phfi.org/portal/. 

Step 2. Under eCourse programs, find the ‘eCourse on Tobacco Control’ to reach the course page.

Step 3. After this, scroll down to push the ‘Apply’ button to begin the application process. 

Step 4. After you get approval for the online application form, deposit the curriculum fees to begin learning.


Filling the form

Applicants of the Tobacco Control training need to register on the PHFI website by providing their personal, educational, and other required details, such as their name, contact number, email ID, nationality, etc. Next, they need to submit the online application form and wait for approval. Once they are approved, the candidates can make the fee payment and proceed with the course.

Evaluation process

PHFI will evaluate all candidates of the Tobacco Control certification course based on the final curriculum assessment. This will be via multiple-choice questions and short answers. After the final evaluation, all successful students will be awarded the course certificate.

How it helps

The eCourse on Tobacco Control helps to understand tobacco control strategies and become a proficient tobacco control specialist. This programme will help you learn how to design tobacco control programmes and implement them successfully.

Moreover, the eCourse on Tobacco Control certification benefits students with expert inputs from the Keck School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, University of Southern California. Hence, aspirants receive industry-relevant guidance to become Tobacco control professionals.

You will also study three electives of your choice, as per your educational and professional background. This will provide you with extra knowledge and help you excel as a professional in the domain of public health. After finishing this programme successfully, you will also receive a certificate in the Tobacco Control programme. Adding this to your resume and sharing it with prospective employers will further your career.

Instructors

Ms Shalini Bassi
Consultant
PHFI

Other Masters

Dr Deepika Bahl
Health Consultant
PHFI

FAQs

Can I interact with the course faculty?

Yes. You can have faculty interaction through discussion forums and live interactive sessions. You can also connect with the programme faculty via the program officer and solve your course-related queries.

Can I access the online classes from my office?

Yes, these sessions can be attended from any workplace, subject to the required IT infrastructure’s availability for accessing study content.

What kind of faculty teach this programme?

There are multi-disciplinary educators for this programme, who have been globally trained. They are experienced in delivering eLearning programmes, possessing a plethora of skills.

How is an eLearning programme delivered to students?

An eLearning course’s basic structure comprises online virtual lectures, interactive online sessions, assessments, and recommended readings from textbooks and/or journals.

What is the duration of the Tobacco Control course?

The Tobacco Control certification has a duration of three months.

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