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TEACH Certificate Course Descriptions

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As of July 1, 2022, the TEACH Certificate in Intensive Cessation Counselling will be administered through CAMH. To learn more about this change, please read the following document: TEACH Certificate Program FAQ.pdf. ​


Note: Courses may also be taken independently without completing the full certificate.

Core Course

​The TEACH Core Course is the integral introductory course for providers. Course registration typically opens a month prior to the course start date. 

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Foundations in Nicotine Use Interventions (Core)​

This online foundational course will help learners to screen, assess, and treat people with tobacco dependence using evidence-based pharmacotherapies and psych​osocial interventions. Tools and techniques for enhancing motivation and facilitating cessation groups are also covered. ​

Cost: $575 CAD
Next offered: January 6, 2027 – February 10, 2027
Registration: Select ​here to be notified when registration opens.



Specialty Courses

TEACH provides a range of courses that focus on specific knowledge and practice for different providers.​ Course registration typically opens a month prior to the course start date. ​


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Foundations in Nicotine Use Among Youth 

 In this online course, the learner will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide a wholistic, client-centred, biopsychosocial approach to screen, engage, and address nicotine use among youth (aged 15-19) and young adults (aged 20-24). The learner will also be able to apply these skills, develop treatment in collaboration with clients, and refer as necessary.​

Cost: $525 CAD
Next offered: January 13 – February 10, 2027​ 
Registration: Select ​here to be notified when registration opens.




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Foundations in Tobacco Interventions for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Populations ​

This online course is designed for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide a holistic, patient-centred, biopsychosocial approach to screen, engage, and treat commercial tobacco use among First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations. The learner will apply these skills, develop treatment in collaboration with patients, and refer as necessary. 

Cost: $525 CAD
Next offered: February 10 - March 17, 2027
Registration: Select here​ to be notified when registration opens. 

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Essentials in Vaping Interventions ​

This online course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to increase their knowledge about vaping use to help guide clinical decision-making. Learners will be able to screen & assess for vaping use and use disorder, and design treatment plans using a client-centred, biopsychosocial approach

Note: Unlike most Essentials courses, this course fulfills the Specialty Course requirement for the TEACH Certificate Program.

Cost: $250 CAD
Next offered: November 11 - December 9, 2026
Registration: Select here to be notified when registration opens. 












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