
MCSTAP Case Discussion Series: Medication Management of Tobacco Cessation - February 26, 2025
This site is for learners who attended the live February 26, 2025, program to claim credit.
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Target Audience
Primary care physicians, internists, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the epidemiology and scope of tobacco use in the United States, including prevalence, demographic trends, and associated health risks.
- Explain the basic neurobiochemistry of nicotine, including its effects on the brain and mechanisms of addiction.
- Demonstrate the ability to select and prescribe appropriate pharmacologic options for smoking cessation using EMR tools and best practices for medication management.
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 1 hour of opioid education.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 MA Opioid Education Statement
- 1.00 Participation