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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The use of ENDS, (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems), as a tool for tobacco smoke cessation, but more worrisome by youth for recreation, has reached epidemic proportions. All of which is without the sound science to validate its use. This presentation will offer all health care providers the opportunity for increased education and awareness while presenting current evidence regarding the health risks vs. benefits of this topic.
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Written course material and evaluation MUST be accessed within 6 months after purchase.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After taking part in this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Recognize and identify individuals who smoke or vape
- Explain pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic components of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
- Differentiate health risks and benefits associated with ENDS
- Summarize current trends and recommendations related to vaping or ENDS.
TIME TO COMPLETE
1 hours 30 minutes
Each video is accessible twice within six months of purchase.
CREDITS
NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 CNE credit(s), of which .50 is pharmacology credit. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
RELEASED
February 2021; Reviewed February 2022
ACCREDITED PROVIDER
Program ID: 20CAVAP
Provider Accreditation Statement
This program is provided by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).
Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In addition to ANCC, NPACE is approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by: the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP8720 and Florida CE Broker #50-1476.
NPACE, the Provider of awarding contact hours, is responsible for adherence to ANCC criteria.
FACULTY
This course is taught by Sheila Gahan, DNS, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner at Bassett Medical Center. Sheila has been Board Certified in both Family & Gerontology for over 30 years, in addition to being the first NP in the Mohawk Valley. Her scope of practice has included both inpatient and outpatient care, and she currently practices in the sub-specialty of pulmonary & sleep medicine. Ms. Gahan has been a preceptor for many nurse practitioner students in addition to being adjunct faculty professor at SUNY Poly. She has been a recipient of the AANP Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award, NY State. She has served as past Vice-Chair of Nurse Practitioner Association for Continuing Education (NPACE) and has been a guest lecturer at numerous nurse practitioner conferences. Sheila Gahan has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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Minimum space required: Each video section may take up to 150 MB. Each audio section may take up to 90 MB. Requires iPhone versions 5 and above and iPad Air and Mini and above.
MP3 PLAYERS
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KITS
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