QuitNow Live Workshops
QuitNow Live Workshops are facilitated training sessions tailored to you and your practice. They cover current topics and trends for treating nicotine dependence through interactive activities. QuitNow Live Workshops will leave you with a renewed confidence, commitment and capacity for treating nicotine dependence.
Virtual workshops: two 2-hour sessions
In-person workshops: one full business day
Upcoming QuitNow Live Virtual Workshops
Please join us at an upcoming QuitNow Live Virtual Workshop* to learn more about nicotine dependence and to gain confidence supporting your clients with their cessation goals!
Disclaimer: *Please note that to complete the workshop, you will need to attend both session one and session two.
This continuing education session content is pre-approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Visit the NCTRC website for full details regarding CE credits and CTRS Recertification: https://nctrc.org/
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Custom QuitNow Workshops
The QuitNow Outreach Team provides short, tailored trainings to health care providers on a specific topic of interest including nicotine addiction, nicotine replacement therapy, cessation strategies, behavioural support and more. These training sessions are 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Email quitnow@bclung.ca to book your workshop
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - How to Videos
Common questions about nicotine replacement therapy
Dr. Debbie Thompson addresses questions and concerns of client seeking information on nicotine replacement therapies, including nicotine patch, lozenge, gum and inhaler.
How to use nicotine gum
Dr. Debbie Thompson discusses the best way to use nicotine gum to deal with cravings.
How to use the nicotine patch
Dr. Debbie Thompson discusses the pros and cons of using the nicotine patch and how to use it properly to reduce cravings.
How to use nicotine lozenge and inhaler
Dr. Debbie Thompson discusses the best way to use nicotine lozenges and inhalers to deal with cravings.
How to get correct amount of clean nicotine
Dr. Debbie Thompson explains the 50% rule for NRT (gum, patch, inhaler) to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
The 5As - How to Videos
The 5As - an introduction
Dr. Khara explains a brief intervention using the 5As approach to helping your patients quit. Busy clinicians can also use the 3As: Ask-Advise-Arrange by Referring to QuitNow Services.
The 5As in practice
Dr. Khara conducts role play with a patient to show that it only takes about 3 minutes of your time to help your patients quit, yet can make a lifetime of difference.
How QuitNow can make your job easier
Dr. Khara discusses why it is critical that healthcare providers talk to their patients/clients about smoking and how QuitNow Services makes helping easy.