Diploma in Smoking Cessation

If you’re looking to train in a new and rewarding career with flexible working hours to fit around your busy lifestyle, the Diploma in Smoking Cessation Therapy is the course you’ve been looking for
The Diploma course includes instructions on how to run both smoking cessation / stop smoking groups and one-to-one sessions
It also includes a Directory of Techniques and details of how to run a successful smoking cessation therapy practice
Decide today to change not only your life, but the lives of many others
The benefits of studying this Diploma course with Athena Ongoing support from your personal tutor Access to research material which is continually updated Free membership of a peer support group – Guild for Smoking Cessation Specialists & Therapists Eligibility to join our Register of Stop Smoking Therapists An exciting new career and the satisfaction of knowing you’ll be performing a valuable service both to your clients and the community
Course contents: The “Diploma in Smoking Cessation Therapy” course contains the following modules: Module one – Background and History Introduction Why smoking cessation work is necessary History of smoking People who still smoke
Module two – Contents of Cigarettes Overview Additives Most widely known components of cigarettes Passive smoking
Module three – The affects of smoking on human health Presenting your client with medical evidence Physiological effects of smoking Medical conditions associated with smoking Smoking and the unborn child The effects of addiction Safer cigarettes Did you know…
Module four – Why people smoke It’s more than a physical addiction Profiles of smokers Why people smoke The perception of cigarettes The three stages of smoking People who still smoke
Module five – Giving up smoking, excuses and benefits Excuses made by smokers The role of will-power The biochemistry of will-power Quitting is unnecessary because… Withdrawal symptoms Dealing with withdrawal symptoms The benefits of stopping smoking Methods of quitting – using one system Methods of quitting – tried and tested methods
Module six – Working with clients Rapport Words and body language as a skill Words and phrases Perception Listening to clients Good questioning Summing up
Module seven – Running a successful smoking cessation group Group management Role as group leader Controlling a group A challenge to the role of group leader Fear of running a group Awareness of group dynamics Personal input Group members Dealing with destructive elements Designing a group session – the practicalities What you actually say to your group Module eight – Running one to one sessions The number of sessions The five elements of a session Redirecting the client to the future The information you require Why the second cigarette? The “Why, When, Where” question set Preparation for smoking cessation Quitting before the first session
This is a fully insurable Practitioner qualification
Please contact BGi in order to arrange cover or discuss your individual insurance needs
We have negotiated a special discount of £10 off the annual premium for all Athena students
How to enroll on this course: Course fees are £299 or you can spread the cost by making 3 payments of £100
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