RSPH Level 2 Award In Supporting Smoking Cessation

Level 2 Ref. Q000053

Smoking increases the risk of a number of serious health conditions, including cancer and cardio-vascular disease. Our accredited Level 2 qualification will help you to build the knowledge needed to support others to stop smoking.

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What is Supporting Smoking Cessation?

Smoking is one of the leading preventable risk factors for heart disease, stroke and cancer. Smoking cessation involves all activities and interventions to support people who currently smoke, to stop smoking.

This accredited qualification is designed to help you have effective conversations with others around stopping smoking, including signposting them to available help and support.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual and CCEA.

 

Who is this qualification for?

The Level 2 Award in Supporting Smoking Cessation is valuable for anyone in or looking for employment – particularly for roles which involve supporting individuals in relation to smoking cessation - or if you’re looking to improve your own health and wellbeing. 
 

Key skills

By completing this qualification, you will come away with practical, actionable understanding of how to support smoking cessation, including:

For full details, visit the Level 2 Award in Supporting Smoking Cessation specification

How long does it take to complete?

The qualification takes a total of 10 hours to complete, including six hours of guided learning, followed by a workbook assessment. 

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Specification - Level 2 Award in Supporting Smoking Cessation

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How do I apply?

Learners

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