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Smoking cessation brief advice essentials training

Available from: 8/10/2020

Where to publish: www.quit.org.au/eyehp

Provider: Quit Victoria

Contact: Rachel Whiffen , [E] Rachel.Whiffen@cancervic.org.au, [P] 61 3 9514 6305

Learning Objectives

  • Understand who is smoking and which priority populations have higher rates
  • Understand the negative impact of smoking on health outcomes
  • Know how to provide fast, simple and effective brief advice in a supportive manner
  • Understand the important role of multi-session behavioural intervention (such as Quitline) and how to refer
  • Understand the different smoking cessation pharmacotherapy options available
  • Know what additional resources are available to support people
  • Understand the impact of smoking and eye health

Max points awarded: 1.00

Session Information

Name
Smoking Cessation - Brief Advice Essentials Training
Activity Type
Non Clinical
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00

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