Course Code: REL-RTS-0-TCWYR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine how tobacco use impacts the body systems and leads to both physical dependence and psychological habit.
Recall at least two current medication treatment options to combat tobacco addiction.
Identify the five stages of change and how the interprofessional team can best support patients in each stage.
Outline:
Section 1: The Impact of Tobacco Use
Tobacco Use
Nicotine and Physical Dependence
Methods of Use
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Impacts of Tobacco on Health
Tobacco Use and Mental Health
Review
Body SystemsÂ
Impact of Tobacco Use in Adolescence
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Facilitating Tobacco Cessation
Facilitating Tobacco Cessation
Review
Readiness for Change
Supporting Your Patient Through the Five Stages
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Reviewer: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Entry level Athletic Trainers; Entry level Respiratory Therapists; Intermediate level Speech-Language Pathologists; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.