A Program for Smoking Cessation
A Program for Smoking Cessation is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 02/03/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 2/3/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
This course provides an overview of the need for smoking cessation and the components of a successful smoking cessation program. The importance of working as an interprofessional team, helping patients navigate the behavioral stages of change, and utilizing smoking cessation aids are also discussed.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this smoking cessation educational program is to help the healthcare team work together to create a successful plan to help patients quit smoking.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify the stages of behavior change that patients experience during the process of smoking cessation.
• Select three smoking cessation approaches or aids that healthcare providers can suggest to patients.
• Identify interprofessional healthcare team members and their roles in smoking cessation.
• Recognize key considerations with the FDA-approved smoking cessation medications available.
