Smoking Cessation & Behavior Change Counseling

Course overview

Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable disease and mortality. Healthcare professionals across disciplines play a crucial role in identifying tobacco use and supporting patients in quitting. This course equips nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists with evidence-based counseling strategies to support smoking cessation. Participants will learn practical behavior change frameworks, pharmacologic treatment options, and motivational interviewing techniques that can be applied in clinical settings including acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, home health, and community health. The course emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered counseling to improve cessation outcomes.