EPoCH CME: Smoking Cessation in Special Populations
Release date - Feb. 9, 2011
Expiration date - Feb. 9, 2014
Obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This online module is available for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. It provides clinicians with an overview of the myths associated with smoking cessation in individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder and provides counseling tips and strategies. This activity is part of AMA’s Educating Physicians on Controversies and Challenges in Health (EPoCH) program.
Speakers
Mike Miller, MD, FASAM, FAP
Medical Director
The Herrington Recovery Center
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Brian Hitsman, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
CME Activity Planning Committee
| Name | Title |
| Mark Evans, PhD | Director - AMA Healthcare Education Products and Standards |
| Brian Hitsman, PhD |
Assistant Professor - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine |
| Mike MIller, MD, FASAM, FAPA |
Medical Director - The Herrington Recovery Center, Rogers Memorial Hospital |
| Jessica Nitin Shah, MA |
Research Assistant - AMA |
| Steven Schroder, MD |
Director - Smoking Cessation Leadership Center |
| Janet Williams, MA |
Senior Policy Analyst - AMA Medicine and Public Health |
| Donald Zeigler, PhD |
Director - AMA Department of Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles |
CME Information
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of addressing tobacco dependence in patients with a mental illness or substance use disorder
- Describe the 5 A's and 2 A's and an R -- actionable strategies for medical professionals to address tobacco dependence
- Describe the five keys to cessation for the patient
The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
The content of this activity does not relate to any product of a commercial interest as defined by the ACCME; therefore, there are no relevant financial relationships to disclose for either the faculty or the planners.
In order to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or a certificate of participation, participants must complete the evaluation, post-test and credit form. Participants must score an 80% on the post-test to receive their certificate via e-mail.
This activity includes a slides with corresponding audio and video.
Questions about this activity can be directed to janet.williams@ama-assn.org.
System Requirements
| Microsoft Windows: XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit), 7(32 and 64 bit) | Flash 9.0.28+ or Java 1.31+ required |
| Apple Macintosh: OSX 10.4+ (Intel-based processors) | Flash 9.0.28+ or Java 1.31+ required |
| Linux - 2.6+ kernel: 32 and 64 bit; x86 CPU required | Flash 9.0.28+ or Java 1.31+ required |
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