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Advanced Cancer Screening Training Program for Dentists (ACSTP-O3)

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Course Information

E-certificates will be provided to successful participants.

MoHFW is in the process of rolling out population based cancer screening of cervical, breast and oral cancers in the primary health care system, under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS). In India we have a huge burden of oral cancer arising from both smoking and chewing tobacco that is culturally ingrained. Dentists are entrusted with not only screening for oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral cancer but also expected to counsel the community in hazards of tobacco and tobacco cessation. This course will enlighten the participants on both these aspects.

Epidemiology and risk factors for oral cancers, histopathology, diagnosis and management of OPMDs, diagnosis and management of oral cancers, health hazards of tobacco use, nicotine and areca nut addiction and how to tackle addiction disorders, including tobacco and alcohol addiction, relapse counseling etc are some of the topics that will be dealt with during this program.

FOR WHOM

Dentists interested in oral cancer screening and tobacco/ alcohol cessation

PRE-REQUISITES

BDS, MDS (any branch)

COURSE DURATION

15 weeks (Every Thursdays from Sep 17, 2020 through Dec 24, 2020, from 3 pm to 4 pm)

MODE OF LEARNING

All lessons will be imparted using the ECHO model using web-conferencing tool of Zoom software, which is freely downloadable here
1. Didactics: 20-25 mins
2. Case presentations: 2-3 per session
3. Video demonstrations of procedures
4. Quizzes
5. Pre and post reading materials

WHAT WOULD YOU GAIN FROM THIS PROGRAM?

1. Enhanced knowledge on oral cancer screening and tobacco cessation.
2. Learn from internationally and nationally renowned experts in the field
3. Latest updates in the field

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the course, e-certificates will be provided to individuals who have attended at least 10 sessions (of the 15). A minimum of one case presentation is mandatory. A minimum of 80% in post training assessment (online) is required to receive the ‘Certificate of Completion

DATE & REGISTRATION

Start date of course: Sep 17, 2020 (Thursdays 3 pm to 4pm)
End date of course: Dec 24, 2020