Summary of the 16th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists
The 16th tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists took place on December 15, 2023, featuring Dr Abhishek Bhadranna Dr. Abhishek Bhadranna and Dr. Siddhi HathiwalaDr Dr. Siddhi as lead presenters. Notably, this marked the final tutorial of the year, attended by 24 CTCS professionals.
Agenda Highlights:
1. Community Engagement and Advocacy: Emphasis was placed on self-promotion and advocating tobacco cessation in the community and among fellow healthcare professionals. The advisequittobacco and save theyouth campaign by ICanCaRe were focal points.
2. Leadership Highlights: Dr Abhishek Bhadranna highlighted the recent activities of CTCS leaders, with special mention of Dr. Siddhi Hathiwala, @Dr. Surbhi Jindal, Dr Shikha Jindal Consultant Pulmonologist, SIPHER STRATEGIC Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Dr. Varsha B.K, and Dr Pawan Gupta
3. Clinical Case Presentation: Dr. Varsha B.K, presented a case involving a patient transitioning from smoking to chewing tobacco, with a resulting oral lesion. The team guided the approach using the ICanCaRe app, emphasizing the ABCD of tobacco cessation.
4. Special Medication Pricing: Information about exclusive pricing for tobacco-related medications in clinic settings for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists was shared to enhance treatment accessibility.
5. Professional Identity Building: Dr Abhishek Bhadranna demonstrated creating professional visiting cards using PowerPoint and Canva, encouraging participants to establish a robust identity in the field.
6. Educational Blogs: Dr Shikha Jindal Consultant Pulmonologist, discussed her blog on PRISm and its relevance to smokers, providing a link for further exploration.
7. ICanCaRe Acknowledgment: Dr Pawan Gupta stressed the importance of CTCS acknowledging ICanCaRe in all presentations, online and offline.
Additionally, it was decided to create an ICanCaRe template for visiting cards and a common PowerPoint for community presentations. Members requested a unified presentation for community outreach based on the SAVEtheYouth campaign.
The tutorial concluded with Mrs. Sonal inviting everyone to join SYNC-ENERGY, a holistic health approach by ICanCaRe completing six months. Dr. Siddhi delivered the vote of thanks.
Members’ Feedback:
The monthly ICanCaRe Academy Tutorial for CTCS was praised for providing a platform to discuss complex cases and find solutions for successful tobacco cessation. The program, held on the 16th of each month from 9-10 PM, encourages active participation. Those interested in submitting cases or obtaining further information can contact Dr. Mariya, Dr. Siddhi, Dr. Anshika, or Dr Abhishek Bhadranna. Aspiring CTCS professionals can explore the certification process at www.icancare.in/academy/ctcs.
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16th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists