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Smoking Cessation
Level: Diploma Module (L5)
Credits: 15
Duration: 4 months
Notional study time: 150 hours (including time to study learning materials and complete assignment)
You do not need to be a health professional to study Education for Health's smoking cessation module. It is for anyone who has the opportunity to offer smoking cessation advice and allows you to develop your skills and knowledge which will enhance your ability to offer smoking cessation services to clients. Module content includes understanding why people smoke, the impact of smoking on health and the benefits and difficulties of quitting. Students will learn about the quit process, how to reduce withdrawal symptoms and learn strategies to cope with behavioural changes. As a result of undertaking the module you will be able to examine the main methods of smoking cessation and assess their effectiveness, critically examine principles of an effective smoking cessation strategy, apply smoking cessation theories and strategies to clinical practice, devise an appropriate smoking cessation action plan for particular circumstances and generate ways of facilitating change management in particular cases through reflective practice.
Delivery method: Written distant learning materials
Assessment method: 3,000 word assignment
Price: £430.00
Course Information Sheet: Download PDF
Dates
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Start date 05 March 2012 First coursework submission date 02 July 2012 The course you have selected is currently unavailable. This may be because the cohort is fully booked, or because the application deadline has passed. However, it may still be possible to reserve a place so please contact the Education Co-ordinators on 01926 838969 for further information, or return to the Shop to select alternative dates.
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Start date 04 June 2012 First coursework submission date 01 October 2012 -
Start date 03 September 2012 First coursework submission date 07 January 2013 -
Start date 03 December 2012 First coursework submission date 01 April 2013
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