New York State Quit Site - How to Run a Cessation Program

How to Run a Stop Smoking Program

The purpose of this course is to assist health professionals and community educators interested in establishing a smoking cessation program within their communities, organizations or places of work.

Course Goal

The goal of the How to Run a Stop Smoking Program course is to provide participants with the necessary tools and a method to aid the smoker in breaking his or her nicotine dependence. Participants do not have to be ex-smokers, but they do need to be able to communicate well and empathize with people.

Who should take this course?

Health Professionals
Community educators
Skilled volunteers
HMOs who wish to run a stop smoking clinic.

Course Overview

Tobacco facts regarding smoking and the quitting process
Methods, tips and tools for providing a program
Program materials to download
Downloadable PowerPoint slides provide background information for facilitators and optional program enrichment for participants (in .zip file)
Links to valuable information resources for facilitators

Disclaimer

While this program can provide a strong structure to work with in creating a Smokers' Clinic, Roswell Park Cancer Institute cannot guarantee any degree of success by using this program, structure, materials, tips, tools, or suggestions and cannot be held responsible for course administration and results. By pursuing this course, you agree to the above disclaimer.