Nicotine Addiction and Smoking Cessation Course
hosted byBaptist Health South Florida
Nicotine Addiction and Smoking Cessation Course is organized by Baptist Health South Florida.
Course opens: 04/01/2019
Course expires: 03/31/2025
Overview:
Smoking continues to be a major public health concern. Smoking cessation programs need to have a multidisciplinary approach. Pharmacologic aids for smoking cessation are helpful and must be considered as part of the combined treatment plan that includes behavioral interventions. Learn strategies to encourage smoking cessation in your patients and support them throughout their cessation journey with Dr. Javier Pérez-Fernández.
Learning Objectives:
• Review the prevalence of smoking nationally and locally.
• Discuss the addictive properties of nicotine and associated risks of cigarettes, including e-cigarettes.
• Explain current evidence-based data supporting smoking cessation behaviors in all patients.
• Implement strategies to effectively motivate smoking cessation behaviors.
• Examine pharmacologic aids available as part of smoking cessation programs.
• Review Baptist Health smoking cessation orders and procedures.
