QuitNow Workshops

QuitNow offers live and custom training workshops for health care providers to build knowledge of treating nicotine dependence.

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QuitNow Live Workshops

QuitNow Live Workshops are facilitated training sessions tailored to you and your practice. They cover current topics and trends for treating nicotine dependence through interactive activities. QuitNow Live Workshops will leave you with a renewed confidence, commitment and capacity for treating nicotine dependence. 

Virtual workshops: two 2-hour sessions
In-person workshops: one full business day
 

Please join us at an upcoming QuitNow Live Virtual Workshop* to learn more about nicotine dependence and to gain confidence supporting your clients with their cessation goals!

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Session 1

  • Monday, January 12, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Monday, February 9, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Monday, March 16, 2025; 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Session 2

  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, February 5, 2025; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Monday, March 23, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm

*Please note that to complete the workshop, you will need to attend both session one and session two.

This continuing education session content is pre-approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Visit the NCTRC website for full details regarding CE credits and CTRS Recertification: https://nctrc.org/

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Who will benefit from QuitNow Live Workshops?

QuitNow Live Workshops are tailored to any health care provider including pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists, mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, social workers, addictions counsellors, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, physicians, or medical/nursing/pharmacy/dental post-secondary students.

What topics will be covered?

Topics will include:

  • Tobacco epidemiology
  • Health impacts
  • Nicotine addition
  • The "5 As"
  • Assessing readiness, willingness, and confidence to quit tobacco
  • Introduction to motivational interviewing
  • Behavioural support
    Pharmacotherapy
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Facilitating a quit plan
  • Vaping
  • Arranging ongoing support with QuitNow
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Custom QuitNow Workshops

The QuitNow Outreach Team provides short, tailored trainings to health care providers on a specific topic of interest including nicotine addiction, nicotine replacement therapy, cessation strategies, behavioural support and more. These training sessions are 30 minutes to 2 hours.

 

Email quitnow@bclung.ca to book your workshop or use our contact form.


 

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Learn more about Custom QuitNow Workshops

Who will benefit from Custom QuitNow Workshops?

Custom QuitNow Workshops are available to any health care provider including pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists, mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, social workers, addictions counsellors, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, physicians, or medical/nursing/pharmacy/dental post-secondary students.

How are custom workshops different from QuitNow Live Workshops?

Custom QuitNow Workshops are designed for health care providers seeking to focus on a specific topic or suite of topics related to nicotine cessation. The workshops can be tailored to accommodate a range of timeframes.

What topics can be covered?

Topics can include:

  • The spirit of motivational interviewing
  • Nicotine addiction
  • Benefits/challenges of nicotine cessation
  • Cessation strategies
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Vaping