NUR623 - TOBACCO TREATMENT SPECIALIST TRAINING: TOBACCO TREATMENT PHARMACOLOGY

College of Nursing

Credits: 3

This course focuses on specific knowledge of medications used in treating tobacco dependence, maintaining safe and effective treatment, preventing relapse, and the use of alternative treatments and electronic devices, such as e-cigarettes and vaping, and current recommendations for lung cancer screening. Additional content will explore alternative treatments, including the use and influence of electronic devices on treatment, relapse risk and identifying when to refer clients.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: NUR 621 and NUR 622.
Approved for Distance Learning.