Older Adults and Tobacco

Overview

Goal: 
To improve the learners' understanding of tobacco use and cessation issues unique to the older adult.


After completing this module participants will be better able to:
  • Use knowledge of tobacco-related health effects and mortality to advise older adults on the benefits of quitting
  • Use tobacco cessation behavioral interventions to meet the needs of older adults
  • Use tobacco cessation pharmacotherapy interventions to meet the needs of older adults
This module requires that you pass a post-test (70%) to receive a Letter of Completion.

Estimated Time (Hours): 
1