Smoking Cessation Training

Smoking Cessation classes can be configured to meet your organization's needs.  For example, classes can be held during the usual lunch hour so that participants can "lunch and learn" with minimal disruption of the work day.  Classes can be held for 2 hours, for three consecutive weeks; 3 hours over two weeks; or 1 hour over six weeks.  A one session "awareness" workshop is also available.   Many resources for continued guidance after the course concludes are provided.  The course follows the American Lung Association curriculum and  includes the American Lung Association workbook, Freedom from Smoking

The course covers the following topics:

• Module 1: In Module 1 you will get information about the Freedom From Smoking program, how it works, and what to expect. We help you determine your readiness to quit smoking, and to reduce your ambivalence about quitting. We also help you begin believing that you actually can quit smoking.
• Module 2: During Module 2 you will begin to understand your learned habit. You will learn some stress management/relaxation techniques. And you will begin to build you confidence and motivation to quit.
• Module 3: You will come to a deeper understanding of your particular smoking habit. Then we will begin to look at substitute behaviors to smoking. You will make specific plans to cope with you trigger situations. This will help you avoid relapse. We will give you some information on nicotine reduction therapy, and you will make general preparations for quitting. On your chosen Quit Day you will make a firm decision to go smoke free.
• Module 4: This module covers physical and psychological recovery symptoms. We will look at the medical and non-medical benefits of quitting. We will discuss particular problems, fears and successes. And we will cover the dynamics of stress and some options to healthier stress management techniques.
• Module 5: During Module 5 we consider long term strategies for maintaining a smoke free lifestyle. We will deal specifically with weight control issues, and saying, "No" to cigarettes in social situations.
• Module 6: We will continue with maintenance issues as we offer information about staying smoke free. We will talk about your new, nonsmoking, self image. We'll cover fitness and exercise, and teach a plan for beginning a walking program. You will also learn some assertive communication techniques.
• Module 7: This is truly a time for celebration! We will cover the effects of secondhand smoke. We will also review your nonsmoking status. We cover how long the recovery process takes, what you can continue to expect, and then we ask you to evaluate the program

Health Education Services offers our CPR, AED, First-Aid and Workplace Health and Safety training classes in multiple locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.  Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, we offer custom on-site training at our client's locations throughout the peninsula and south bay, and east bay including: Redwood City; Foster City; San Mateo; Belmont; Burlingame; Palo Alto; Mountain View; Los Altos; Los Altos Hills; Hillsborough; Woodside; Atherton; San Jose; Santa Clara; Fremont - and beyond.  We are happy to arrange for training at your business, using your facilities, to encourage participation from your employees and reduce the logistical impact on your organization.  Contact us today to discuss our custom CPR, AED, First Aid and Safety training!  650-321-6500