Quit Centre- New CPD activities for GPs

New CPD activities for GPs
Our three GP online training modules have been enhanced, with Reviewing Performance (RP) and Measuring Outcomes (MO) activities to assist with CPD requirements. These can be completed after the existing Educational Activity (EA), providing opportunities for reflection, consolidating your learning and using the information in your practice.
The modules are: 

  • Smoking Cessation Brief Advice Training for General Practitioners
  • Vapes: Considerations for Health Professionals
  • Supporting Pregnant Women to Stop Smoking

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Yarning Nicotine Replacement Therapy resource
Our Yarning Nicotine Replacement Therapy(NRT) resource has recently been updated to ensure it reflects the latest clinical information. It has been designed in collaboration with PSA to support pharmacists working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who smoke, and includes suggested ways of yarning, and guidance on safe and effective NRT use.
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Research

Supporting young patients to quit
The latest National Child Health Poll from RCH surveyed Australian parents and children 12-17 years about nicotine products. Results revealed that one in eight children had recently used a nicotine product and almost three quarters using nicotine products experienced dependence. Both children and parents said they would seek cessation support from a doctor. General practitioners (GPs) are key to identifying and supporting young patients using nicotine products.
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The National Best Practice Support Service for Nicotine and Smoking Cessation (Quit Centre) is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

11 March 2026