Tobacco Cessation

This module provides an overview of tobacco cessation approaches, and how scientific evidence is applied to support everyday clinical decision-making. Users of this module will learn about the epidemiology of tobacco and nicotine-based products, the underlying neuroscience of nicotine addiction, and assess pharmacologic and behavioral approaches to enable patients to quit their use of them. The course describes clinical strategies, best practices, and community resources that health care practitioners can use to ensure the best results of cessation therapy for their patients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the evolution of the tobacco product landscape
  • Discuss the fundamentals of tobacco health effects, and nicotine addition
  • Understand the combined behavioral and pharmacology treatment best practices
  • Describe the newer strategies with cessation medications and behavioral treatments
  • Discuss brief motivational approaches for client engagement and referral
  • Summarize key conclusions of the 2020 Surgeon General’s report on smoking cessation
  • Identify gaps in the treatment literature

Additional Information

Partner: 
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
10/05/2023
Course expires: 
10/05/2026
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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This course is offered through The George Washington University of Medicine and Health Science. 

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