North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources

Upcoming Webinar…

Nicotine Awareness and Education

Facilitated by:  Donna Dayer

Wednesday, February 1st     10AM – 12 Noon

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About the Webinar

This presentation provides an understanding of the health and economic burden of tobacco use in North Carolina, and the US, including secondhand smoke, and a brief review of the 2010 Surgeon General’s Report, How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease. The training discusses tobacco dependence in disparate populations and describes systems changes for brief intervention based on the Public Health Service’s evidenced-based guidelines for treating tobacco dependence including the 5A’s, QuitlineNC, pharmacotherapy, and motivational tools. Fax referral to QuitlineNC and other evidence-based resources for treatment are discussed as well as a review of provider resources and training options.

Registration Information

The deadline for registration is:  Monday, January 30th , 2011

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You will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Please save this email and use it to connect to the session at least 10 minutes prior to the official start time of the webinar.

Please note:  even if you plan to share a line with colleagues, you will need to register for this training.
This webinar is sponsored by The North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources (NCCPRs). There is no charge for this session, however charges through your telephone service provider may apply. You must have Internet access in order to participate in this session.

This webinar is approved for 2 hours of NCSAPPB SS Certification.