About the Very Brief Advice (VBA) course

The Very Brief Advice (VBA) course is a one hour face-to-face online course. These courses are designed for organisations and groups and can be arranged on request.

Learning objectives

Practitioners will be able to explain what Very Brief Advice (VBA) on smoking is, the purpose and its benefits. They will be able to introduce very brief advice into their interactions with people who smoke, reflect on their own role and be aware of the support and services available to help people to stop smoking.

Smoking in Pregnancy online training

How to help pregnant women quit smoking, advice for health care professionals

Online NCSCT (National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training) training modules

Stopping Smoking in Pregnancy: A briefing for maternity care providers

Very Brief Advice on smoking for pregnant women

Second-hand smoke: promoting smokefree homes and cars

E-cigarettes: a guide for healthcare professionals

Last reviewed: September 26, 2024 by Jennifer

Next review due: March 26, 2025

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