900 Min
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In the UK, smoking is one of the biggest causes of serious illnesses such as heart disease and lung cancer. Pharmacy has a significant role to play in helping smokers to kick their habit and reduce the harmful effects of smoking on their health.
More than 120,000 people die each year from smoking-related diseases in the UK. It's a hard habit to break, but most people are aware of the damage it does to their bodies and would like to cut down or give up.
Objectives
This module will tell you how to:
- Understand the benefits of giving up or cutting down on smoking
- Recognise the different stages a customer goes through in order to change their smoking habits
- Understand the different types of NRT treatments available
- Offer additional advice to help customers quit smoking
- Know when to refer to the pharmacist.
