DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced overview of the history, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of nicotine dependence. Learners will achieve the following objectives:
- 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.
Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:
- California RCFE Administrators
- California Nurses (CA BRN)
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.