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  • Training resources

    This section includes the National Training Standard which lists the learning outcomes for training stop smoking practitioners.

    To order one of the training DVDs please give us a call on 01305 755 828, or send an email to enquiries@ncsct.co.uk

    NCSCT Training Standard

    This document lists the learning outcomes of training courses for stop smoking practitioners founded upon evidence-based behaviour change techniques and approved by a panel of key stakeholders and experts convened by the NCSCT. This current version was updated in 2018.

    Helping people stop smoking: the core competences DVD

    This DVD brings you the video support materials from the NCSCT training programme, and makes them available for use in the classroom, during one to one training sessions, and for practitioners to keep for revision purposes.

    For ordering details contact enquiries@ncsct.co.uk

    Product code CCDVD

    Very Brief Advice on smoking training DVD

    A short training film modelling how to deliver Very Brief Advice (VBA) to smokers and giving the evidence for this lifesaving intervention.

    It trains healthcare professionals in the ease and effectiveness of implementing VBA on Smoking: Ask, Advise and Act.

    Taken from the NCSCT online module, this film can be used as a stand-alone resource for local training courses.


    For ordering details contact enquiries@ncsct.co.uk

    Product code VBADVD

    30 Seconds Very Brief Advice on Smoking DVD

    This engaging short film has been developed for GPs and other healthcare professionals to help increase the quality and frequency of Very Brief Advice (VBA) given to patients who smoke.

    Designed for use as part of the NCSCT online module, this film can also be used as a stand-alone resource for local training courses.

    For ordering details contact enquiries@ncsct.co.uk

    Product code 30DVD

    Very Brief Advice on Secondhand Smoke DVD

    In this powerful film smokers talk about the impact of working with their families to help create smokefree environments for their children. It can be used as part of the NCSCT online training module or as a stand-alone resource for local training courses.

    For ordering details contact enquiries@ncsct.co.uk

    Product code SHSDVD