Course Information

Course Title: Smoke-Free Policy Enforcement

Pre-requisite Qualifications:  None

Delivery Method: Online eLearning

Examination Method: 15 minute Online T/F Exam (80% Pass Mark Required – Delegates must answer 12 of 15 questions correctly to qualify for certification).

Introduction

Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death in England. Exposure to tobacco smoke also presents a significant risk to non-smokers through the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.

The NHS has therefore adopted increasingly strict smoke-free policies in order to protect the health of patients, staff and visitors and to support wider public health objectives.

Healthcare Security Officers play an important role in supporting NHS Trusts to enforce their Smoke-Free policies. This requires a professional, calm and non-judgemental approach that encourages voluntary compliance while maintaining safety.

This course explains the legal framework governing smoke-free environments, the difference between statutory smoke-free law and NHS Trust policy, and the role Healthcare Security Officers play in supporting smoke-free healthcare environments.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the legal framework governing smoke-free environments.
  • Explain the difference between statutory smoke-free legislation and NHS Trust smoke-free policies.
  • Understand the public health reasons behind smoke-free healthcare environments.
  • Identify the role of Healthcare Security Officers in supporting smoke-free policies.
  • Understand when enforcement action may be appropriate.
  • Recognise potential risks of violence and aggression when challenging smokers.
  • Apply a professional, non-judgemental approach when challenging smokers.

Price

The AEGIS ‘Smoke-Free Policy Enforcement’ course can be completed entirely online (Self-Study).

Price: £29.99 per delegate (includes full online course + Exams – 12 months to complete + audio + multilingual access + Certification upon successful completion.)

Single Person Purchase:

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