The training programme is founded upon evidence-based behaviour change techniques and includes practical interventions that will make a significant difference to the chances of your clients becoming permanent ex-smokers. The training programme has been shown to increase practitioners' knowledge, develop their skills and lead to improved practice. The training programme includes all of the information that you need to pass the online assessment. Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will become an NCSCT Certified Stop Smoking Practitioner. Training modules for health and social care professionals Both the Stop smoking medications and Vaping: a guide for healthcare professionals modules are essential training for stop smoking practitioners and will be of interest and use to anyone who assists smokers to quit or who wants an understanding of these lifesaving aids to quit. The four Very Brief Advice (VBA) training modules are essential training for anyone who comes in to contact with smokers in primary care (VBA+), pregnant women (VBA for pregnant women), parents and carers of children (VBA on Secondhand Smoke), and those working with people experiencing homelessness (VBA+ for Homelessness Services). Our most recent course is for staff delivering the Swap-to-Stop scheme. If you would like to undertake any of these modules, please click on the links on the right. NCSCT Specialty Modules Our specialty modules give practitioners working in specialised areas the additional knowledge and skills to work with particular groups of smokers. The courses are open to NCSCT Certified Stop Smoking Practitioners, who have taken the training and passed the assessment. If you would like to undertake the pregnancy and mental health specialty modules, please click on the links on the right. Vape Friendly Services This site is for representatives of organisations who want to register their organisation as an NCSCT Vape Friendly Service.