Thu Apr 04 2024 at 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
(GMT+01:00)
The Stable, 3-6 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
2 Day Smoking Cessation Advisor Training
This booking is to attend a TWO day training course on the 4th April and 11th April - 9.30am - 5pm (you will need to attend both days to become an advisor).
The training will enable participants to be competent to deliver support and prescribe medications to individuals wishing to become smoke free in North Somerset.
Smoking is a major cause of premature mortality and health inequalities, 70% of smokers want to stop, but many are unaware of where and how to get help. This course will equip you with the tools to enable and support people to make the changes they need to stop smoking.
Participants must complete brief advice training before attending day 1 of this course, we would like you to complete a 30 minute online professional update entitled “Very Brief Advice on Smoking” training module. The training is based around short film clips providing examples of how Very Brief Advice can be delivered, and includes key facts, figures and messages. To access the full training module go to: NCSCT e-learning .
*Please ensure you have completed the online training module prior to attending day 1 of this course and have line manager approval to deliver a service and commit to continue their development with an annual update.
The course is a mixture of presentations, discussions, and demonstration and by signing up to attend this course you will be expected to participate in all elements of the training.
There is no formal assessment at the end of the course, but practitioners will be visited in their individual settings for support and to assess competency.
The following topics will be covered in the introductory course:
• Nicotine Addiction (Why individuals smoke and why it is hard to stop)• Smoking and health• Smoking cessation treatments• Behavioural support• Paperwork and procedures
NOTE THIS IS A 2 DAY TRAINING COMMITMENT - IF YOU ONLY ATTEND ONE DAY YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AS AN ADVISOR.
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Tickets for Smokefree North Somerset 2 day Smoking Cessation Advisor Training can be booked here.
Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
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General Admission | Free |