New learning program
September 16, 2010
A NEW online smoking cessation
program (sponsored by Pfizer),
titled ‘Smoking Conversations’, is
now available for pharmacists free
of charge to help them in dealing
with and supporting customers
wanting to quit cigarettes for good.
The launch comes on the back of
the recent 25% hike in cigarette
taxes, which has encouraged many
Aussie smokers to consider quitting.
The four module education
program covers topics including the
impact of smoking, the science of
addiction, the signs and symptoms
of withdrawal, as well as the latest
info on the main types of
pharmacotherapy available
including nicotine replacement
therapy, bupropion and varenicline.
Other topics canvassed include
the benefits of quitting, ways in
which pharmacists can help patients
get started quitting, how to advise
patients on strategies to manage
cue extinguishment and withdrawal,
plus barriers to smoking cessation.
Also included in the Smoking
Conversations tool are role play and
expert opinion videos.
To register for the program go to
www.e-pharmlearning.com.au.
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