Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation
Stop Smoking Wales is pleased to offer afree, full-day brief intervention training course.
What is brief interventiontraining 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 giving up and enable them to access specialist support when they are ready.
Who is the training for?
This training is suitable for all professionals 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 practitioners and is accredited through the Royal College of Nursing and Agored Cymru (formerly Open College Network Cymru). The course will be delivered through the medium of English.
How much does the training cost?
The course is free.If you book a place but are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the place to someone else. Cancellation must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the course oranon-attendance fee of £75may be charged.
How to book a place
Course dates and locations for September– December 2012are listed on the following page. Please choose your preferred course, then complete and send the attached booking form. You will receive confirmation of your booking and pre-course information by email.
Further information
If you would like any further information or have any queries, please contact Stop Smoking Wales on
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Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation
Training Dates November - December2012
Date / Venue / Postcode19 November / St Illtyds Resource Centre, Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Llanhilleth, Abertillery / NP13 2JT
19 November / Main Lecture Theatre, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil / CF47 9DT
26 November / National Cancer Collaboration Centre, Park House, Grey friars Road, Cardiff / CF10 3AF
27November / Seminar Room 1, Singleton Hospital, Sketty, Swansea / SA2 8QA
28 November / Postgraduate Training Room, Hafan Derwen, Jobs well Road, St David’s Park, Carmarthen / SA31 3BB
10December / National Cancer Collaboration Centre, Park House, Grey friars Road, Cardiff / CF10 3AF
17 December / Room 300, Port Talbot Resource Centre, Moor Road, Baglan Industrial Est, Port Talbot / SA12 7JB
21 December / Lecture Theatre Modula 2, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil / CF47 9DT
To book a place, please complete and return the booking form on the following page to
Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation
Booking Form
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Lunch and Refreshments will NOT be provided.
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If you book a place but are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the place to someone else. Cancellation must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the course oranon-attendance fee of £75may be charged.