Quit4Life Training

Training

Why Help People to Quit?

Smoking is the most preventable cause of death and disease in the UK, accounting for 81,400 deaths in England in 2009. Smoking harms people around them through the damaging effects of secondhand smoke. Smoking is an addiction that needs a range of appropriate behaviour change interventions to promote positive lifestyle changes (DH 2011).

What do I do next?

All training is designed specifically for health professionals supporting clients to quit. It is free for those working with-in Southern Health boundaries, all other areas, a fee for each module will be applied. To book a place please call Trish on 07917428255 or e-mail patricia.matthews@hchc.nhs.uk We may be able to cater for individual training needs, to find out more please e-mail glenis.clifford@hchc.nhs.uk

Booking is essential.

Training courses

Our training is now modular, equating to 2.5 days. All sections must be attended in order to become a smoking cessation adviser within their role.

BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

Course aim:
To provide participants with the knowledge, skills and understanding so that they are better equipped to help clients change their health related knowledge and behaviour.
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SMOKING FACTS

Course aim:
To provide participants with the knowledge and understanding of the impact of smoking on health for individuals, their immediate families and the population in general.
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ADDICTION

Course aim:
To provide participants with the knowledge and understanding of the signs of addiction examine how nicotine affects the body and brain and signs of withdrawal taking into consideration smokers beliefs.
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MEDICATION

Course aim:
To provide participants with the knowledge and understanding of the range, role, correct use of the range of medication used in smoking cessation and identifying possible contraindications and side effects.
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RUNNING SESSIONS & REPORTING

Course aim:
To provide participants with the knowledge and skills to support clients who wish to quit smoking, how to record and report client outcomes and how to assist with relapse prevention.
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REFRESHER - 2.5 hour

Course aim:
To enable participants to review and update their knowledge and skills in smoking cessation.
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