Nicotine Dependence – 4.5 CE/Contact Hours

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; and explain the diagnosis, treatment options, and typical outcomes following treatment for nicotine dependence.

Course is approved for 4.5 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions:

• Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
• Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s)
  (Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category B
• Certified Case Managers (CCM)
• Certified Rehab Counselors (CRC)
• Social Workers (NASW)

Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before March 31, 2024.