SNJMATCOE: TOBACCO/NICOTINE DEPENDENCE SCREENING AND TREATMENT

ENDURING WEBINAR: RELEASED May 24, 2023 – END DATE: May 24, 2026

This is an enduring recorded course that will use a standardized, evidence-based to train and inform health care licensees. This enduring course is designed to inform health care professionals with prescribing authority on a comprehensive overview of tobacco dependence.

FORMAT: Enduring

TARGET AUDIENCE: Physicians; Physician Assistants (PAs); Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs); Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the history of tobacco use and its societal impact
• Identify brain regions responsible for the neurobiology of tobacco use
• Recognize risk factors for tobacco use 
• Illustrate the significant health consequences of tobacco use 
• Diagnose tobacco use disorder using DSM-5 criteria 
• Assess level of nicotine dependence 
• Plan effective strategies for cessation of tobacco 

Available Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits for Physicians:
2 AOA Category 1-B credits / 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.  

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2 AOA Category 1-B credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

To receive a certificate of completion, and CME certificate, watch the entire video, complete the Attestation Form / Outcome Survey / Evaluation and Knowledge Assessment. CME certificates can take up to 2 weeks to be emailed out.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND OTHER INQUIRIES

For physician inquiries only specifically pertaining to AOA and ACCME CME credits, please contact the Rowan–Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Continuing Medical Education Department at cme@rowan.edu.

For all other inquiries pertaining to the Southern NJ MAT Center of Excellence, please submit a message to southernnjcoe@rowan.edu.

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