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Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Smoking

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This is a recorded webinar which will provide information on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Smoking.

Upon submission of the shortened evaluation form, you will be automatically certified for 1.5 hours of vCPD. 0.5 sessions of CPDA can be claimed by eligible dentists.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Aims:

This informative webinar aims to improve participants skills in relation to working with people who misuse substances and to recognise the extent and nature of smoking or alcohol use.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the effects of smoking or alcohol use
  • Discuss the strategic approach to supporting the reduction of smoking and drinking
  • Explore the strategies to overcome the difficulties associated with raising the issues of smoking and drinking
  • Describe PROCHASKA and DICLEMENTE model of change
  • Assess a person’s motivation to change using that model
  • Discuss motivational enhancement and its application to working with persons who smoke and drink
  • Review the services and the procedure for referring on

GDC Development Outcomes:

  • (A) Effective Communication
  • (C) Knowledge & Skills Development
Video

This Video is available on Portal TV to access please:

  1. Click on the Portal TV Logo
  2. Log into Portal
  3. Once logged in, go to iBooklet/Search for.../Portal TV in the menu on the left
  4. Click on Dental
  5. Look for the window for the recording you wish to view. In this case "Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Smoking" and click on the blue button "REGISTER NOW"
  6. Once you complete your booking and pay the Portal charge, go back to the Portal TV tab and click the "REFRESH" button
  7. When you re-enter Dental, you will note that you are now registered and you can watch the recording by clicking on the video
  8. Once you have watched the recording, you can close the recording window
Portal TV

Portal TV
  • To demonstrate you have watched the recording and generate your certificate of attendance, you must return your reflective comments on the shortened evaluation form you will find in iBooklet/Manage.../Your Course Evaluations
  • Once you have submitted your form, your certificate can be accessed and downloaded in iBooklet/Reports & Certificates/Course Certificates in the usual way
  • You will have access to the recording until 30.6.2022 and can watch it as many times as you wish

If you have any problems, please email: nes.cpd.enquiries@nhs.scot

Review
  • Published 6/7/2021
  • Due for review 6/7/2023