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Introduction to Training and Development

Objectives

The broad objectives of PATH's training and development remit are:

• To promote best practice through evidence based training
• To increase the quality and consistency of tobacco related training in Scotland
• To broaden the range and scope of tobacco related training in order to increase the number of people trained in tobacco issues
• To ensure that everyone who needs tobacco related training has equal opportunity to access it
• To enhance the professional standing of the smoking cessation specialism, through developing validation and accreditation systems

Outputs

To achieve these objectives, we have:

• Developed standards for smoking cessation training in Scotland
• Developed a strategy for smoking cessation training in Scotland
• Set up an approval scheme for training that is in line with the standards
• Developed accredited training modules in smoking cessation in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University

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