Intermediate
Supporting Clients with Nicotine Cessation
A comprehensive 10-hour intermediate-level course addressing nicotine addiction and evidence-based cessation support in Canadian settings. This course covers the psychology and neurobiology of nicotine dependence across smoking and vaping, examines Canadian clinical guidelines and pharmacological options, and develops practical skills in motivational interviewing and behavioral support. Designed for healthcare practitioners seeking to enhance their capacity to support clients in achieving tobacco and nicotine-free recovery.
Lifetime accessCertificate of completion21 lessonsMobile & desktop
Motivational InterviewingPharmacology & NeuroscienceNicotine/Tobacco
$100CAD
10 CEU hrs
What you'll learn
Understand the neurobiological mechanisms of nicotine addiction including dopamine reward pathways and receptor dynamics
Assess nicotine dependence and client readiness for change using evidence-based frameworks
Apply motivational interviewing techniques to address ambivalence and build intrinsic motivation
Recommend and support appropriate Canadian-approved pharmacological interventions (NRT, varenicline, bupropion)
Implement behavioral and cognitive-behavioral strategies for managing triggers and cravings
