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 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) in California.
Course Details
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Per California Department of Public Health regulations, a time/pause mechanism must be incorporated in this online program. Navigation within this course is restricted in that each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, California Certified Nursing Assistant, CA CNA, Nicotine Dependence, Pathophysiology, Tobacco, Treatment Interventions