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Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation

Unit Code: PA91CY006
Level: One
Credit Value: 1
Unit ID: CAH300

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will The learner can:
1. Understanding the behaviour of a smoker.
1.1 Identify at least three reasons why people smoke and at least three reasons why people want to stop smoking.
1.2 Identify two barriers to stopping smoking.
1.3 Outline the nicotine dependency pathway.
1.4 Outline the stages of change model.
2. Understand the skills for brief intervention for smoking cessation.
2.1 Define brief intervention.
2.2 Identify the key messages for brief intervention.
2.3 Use the key messages to structure brief intervention advice for a client.
2.4 Identify effective methods to support a quit attempt.
3. Understand smoking cessation services.
3.1 Understand the methods of referral to smoking cessation services.
3.2 Outline the service provided by one smoking cessation service.

Assessment Methods:
  • Case study
  • Written question & answer/test/exam
  • Role play/simulation
  • Group discussion
  • Production of artefact
  • Practice file
Assessor Requirements:
There is no information regarding specific assessor requirements for this unit. Centres should select assessors who are trained in assessment, and who have subject specific competence to assess at this level.


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