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Tobacco Related Conditions

Evaluate measures to assist patients with the cessation of smoking.

Tobacco Related Conditions
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Tobacco-Related Conditions is a comprehensive course designed for healthcare professionals to understand the impact of tobacco use and provide evidence-based strategies for smoking cessation. This course covers the epidemiology of tobacco use, addiction mechanisms, cessation techniques, and the health consequences of smoking. Through interactive case discussions, practical tools, and insights into screening and pharmacotherapy, learners will gain the skills to support patients in quitting smoking and reducing tobacco-related health risks. Presented by Dr. Alice Lam, this course equips professionals to make a measurable difference in patient outcomes.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Alice Lam

Dr Alice Lam

MBChB FRACGP

General practitioner

Dr Alice Lam is a general practitioner passionate about evidence-based medicine and education for medical professionals and their patients. She has over 23 years of medical experience in Australia and overseas. Dr Lam graduated from the University of Manchester, UK and practised both as a locum and partner. Since 2008, she has worked as a GP in Melbourne, Australia. Her other interests include digital health, health writing and education for health professionals and patients.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 442742

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38231

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