Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation Training Day
Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation Training Day
Date: Tuesday 14th July 2009
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm (tea & coffee from 9.15am)
Venue: The Medical Institute, Room 1, Wrexham Technology Park Wrexham
LL13 7YP
Cost: Free
What is Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation?
Brief Intervention is a method of discussing smoking and quitting in a positive, non-confrontational way, to encourage smokers to think about quitting, and enable them to access specialist support when they are ready.
Who is the training for?
This training is suitable for all health and community workers who come into contact with smokers on a regular basis.
What will the training cover?
- Smoking-related issues and concerns: prevalence, recent changes to the law, the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
- Understanding why people smoke, and why it can be difficult to quit
- Recognising when a person may be ready to quit
- Developing practical skills to make effective brief interventions
- How to refer to Stop Smoking Wales, and what the service offers
Who is delivering the training?
The training has been developed by Stop Smoking Wales (SSW) and is accredited through OCN Cymru. The course will be delivered through the medium of English.
How to book a place
Please complete and return the attached booking form.
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Further information
Please contact Chris McMahon, Public Health Practitioner, Stop Smoking Wales,
Preswylfa, Hendy Road Mold CH7 1PZ
Telephone: 01352 803217
Mobile: 07799342029