Training for professionals is delivered by Stop for Life Devon.
Level 2 stop smoking practitioner training suitable for people working in a GP or pharmacy setting, where the organisation holds a contract with Devon Public Health to deliver services. Trained advisors will be able to offer weekly stop smoking sessions for individual smokers wanting to become smoke free. Advisors do not need to be qualified health professionals. On completion of the training (including e-learning modules), advisors will be added to the register of level 2 intermediate stop smoking advisors in Devon.
Aims of the course
- To increase knowledge of nicotine addiction and stop smoking treatment options
- To increase knowledge of nicotine addiction and stop smoking treatment options
- To increase skills and confidence in running one to one stop smoking sessions
- To become a competent Stop Smoking Practitioner compliant with the NCSCT Training Standard
Scheduled Training:
To book onto a course you simply need to email stopforlife.devon@nhs.net.
Please note: if you are from a GP practice or pharmacy, please make sure your organisation has a contract with Public Health to deliver services before attending the training.