Course Description
This course provides an advanced overview of the history, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of nicotine dependence.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the history of tobacco
- Identify the epidemiology of tobacco use
- Recognize how nicotine creates dependence
- Characterize the patient populations with higher nicotine dependence
- Explain the diagnosis, treatment options, and typical outcomes following treatment for nicotine dependence.
Continuing Education Credits
Course is approved for 4.5 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida.
Course Details
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 4.5 CE/Contact Hours, Epidemiology, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Higher Nicotine Dependence, Nicotine Dependence, Tobacco