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2.01 | SCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS - Smoking

eLEARNING SERIESSCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
MODULE NAMESmoking
MODULE NUMBERModule 2 of 9
LEARNING LEVELLevel 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIMThe aim of this module is to provide workers with knowledge and skills on how to conduct a brief intervention for smoking.  
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • describe the effects of smoking, including the health effects of second- and third-hand smoke 
  • apply brief interventions to support clients to change their health behaviours to quit smoking
  • describe how to use a carbon monoxide monitor with clients for immediate feedback on their health
  • describe the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and medication to support quitting
  • list resources and further learning to support the use of brief interventions.
LENGTH30 minutes
CPDParticipation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LISTThe full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATIONInsight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. Screening and brief interventions: Smoking. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
COPYRIGHT INFORMATIONThis resource is licensed under Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0). This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. It allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, even for commercial purposes.
LAST UPDATEDAugust 2024
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSMenzies School of Health Research and the Prevention Strategy Branch, Queensland Health