Smoking Cessation
| Course Id | 220310 |
| Course Name | Smoking Cessation |
| Course Catagory | Respiratory Care, JCAHO Recommended and OSHA Required, Nursing and General Healthcare |
| Course Price | 13.95 |
| Course CEU | 1 |
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and mortality burden of tobacco use in the United States.
- Explain the pathophysiology of nicotine addiction and its effects on the respiratory system.
- Identify the major health consequences of cigarette smoking, including respiratory, cardiovascular, and oncological outcomes.
- Discuss the timeline of health benefits following smoking cessation.
- Describe current FDA-approved pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation.
- Apply evidence-based behavioral interventions including the 5As framework.
- Define the role of the respiratory therapist in tobacco cessation programs.
- Recognize special considerations for smoking cessation in vulnerable populations.