Course

Understanding Tobacco Harm Reduction

We are thrilled to invite you to explore the field of tobacco harm reduction and public health in this course.

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the global landscape of tobacco smoking, define tobacco harm reduction principles, identify safer nicotine products and their regulatory needs, evaluate critiques and challenges, and dispel common myths about tobacco harm reduction.

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About THR.Academy courses

Free access

We are pleased to offer the courses at no cost, making them available to anyone with an interest in reducing the harm caused by smoking.

Flexible timing

The courses are designed to be completed over a period of 1 - 2 weeks. However, you can progress through the modules at your own pace.

Progress tracking

Progress is tracked so you can pick up where you left off.

Continous assessment

Assessment is based on your participation in quizzes, and completion of reading the modules and practical exercises. There is no final exam and no traditional grading. Instead, continuous assessment ensures you gain the knowledge and skills intended.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of each course, you will receive a certificate of completion, which you can add to your personal or professional portfolio.

What you will learn in the "Understanding Tobacco Harm Reduction" course

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the global landscape of tobacco smoking.

Identify various safer nicotine products and their role in harm reduction.

Evaluate the critiques and challenges faced by tobacco harm reduction.

Define tobacco harm reduction and its principles.

Recognise the importance of risk proportionate regulation for safer nicotine products.

Describe common myths about tobacco harm reduction.

Target audience

Our courses are designed for anyone interested in tobacco harm reduction and public health. Whether you are a healthcare professional, researcher, policymaker, or someone simply looking to learn more about this important topic, the courses are for you.

How the course is structured - module outline

The course is divided into seven modules

Module 1. The Global Landscape of Tobacco Smoking

Module 1

Module 2. What is Tobacco Harm Reduction?

Module 2

Module 3. Types of Safer Nicotine Products

Module 3

Module 4. Regulation of Safer Nicotine Products

Module 4

Module 5. Understanding Stakeholders and Challenges in Tobacco Harm Reduction

Module 5

Module 6. Tobacco Harm Reduction Myths

Module 6

Concluding and Next Steps

Module 7

Understanding Tobacco Harm Reduction

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