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 4.5 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. 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