Dr. David Brown is a Professor and the Chief of Family and Community Medicine at FIU School of Medicine. He teaches medical students at all levels, primarily in the Community Engaged Physician courses. A nationally recognized leader in socially accountable medical education and community-engaged research, his leadership has been pivotal in the success of the award-winning Green Family Foundation Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program, which integrates social determinants of health into the curriculum and promotes interprofessional teamwork and community engagement.

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Contact Hours: 1 Contact Hour will be awarded to Physicians, Mental Health Professionals, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Respiratory Therapists and Dental Professionals.

The Florida Keys Area Health Education Center has approved this course for 1 hour of nursing and social work credit through the Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Social Work and the Florida Board of Dentistry. CE Broker Provider # 50-5574.

The Florida AHEC Network is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Florida AHEC Network designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Objectives

1. Describe various types of nicotine use and the negative health effects

2. Discuss trends in nicotine intake, including behavioral health indications.

3. List all treatment options for nicotine addiction.

4. Incorporate motivational interviewing techniques in behavioral counseling for cessation.