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Respirology
Very Brief Advice for Smoking Cessation: 30 Seconds to Save a Life – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2016-04-30
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the key role of the primary care provider in facilitating smoking cessation
- Understand nicotine addiction as a major factor underlying smoking behaviour
- Describe the barriers to smoking cessation
- Discuss the components of a very brief intervention for smoking cessation
- Review pharmacotherapeutic options for smoking cessation