Delivered by:
NHS Highland (partnership with ASH Scotland)
Aims and Objectives:
Learning aims:
The aim of this course is to equip workers who support people with experience of mental health problems with the knowledge, skills and confidence to initiate a conversation on smoking, and to discuss options for supporting people who are ready to quit.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the links between smoking and mental health, and the effect that smoking has on specific mental health medications
- Initiate discussions on smoking, including the practical application of tools and techniques
- Outline the importance and relevance of your role in discussing smoking with people who have lived experience of mental health illness, as well as your role in providing ongoing support
- Provide an overview of local stop-smoking support options, including behavioural support, nicotine and non-nicotine containing products (which can assist in a quit attempt).
Duration:
2 hours (1hr version available upon request)
Audience:
This training is aimed at any individual staff or volunteer of public services or third sector/community groups that work with individuals to provide a service and additional support [Informed level]. This course is open to all sectors within the NHS Highland Board area.
Delivery Method:
Online via Teams (face-to-face option available upon request)
(Completion of elearning module prior)
Cost to Participant:
Free.
How to book:
Courses are booked through NHS Highland using Turas Learn. To register for the training, click on the Turas link below:
If you don’t have a Turas Learn account, you will need to visit the registration page. This video demonstrates how to create your own account.
For any enquires or bespoke training request please email katy.allanson@nhs.scot
