Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 3 contact hours.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of vaping, exploring its context, physiological effects, prevalence, clinical implications, treatment options, and nursing considerations.
Overview
In 2006, vaping entered commercialization, marketed as a smoking cessation aid and a healthier option due to its purported absence of nicotine, which was in salt form rather than free. As vaping devices became increasingly prevalent, concerns arose regarding their safety, efficacy, and potential health risks. This course examines vaping, exploring its context, physiological effects, prevalence, clinical implications, treatment options, and nursing considerations.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- • Define vaping, the various devices used for vaping, and the electric liquids (e-liquids) that are available for use.
- • Describe the electric cigarette (e-cigarette), and the key components that work together to make a vapor.
- • Identify the differences between the electric cigarette and the traditional tobacco cigarette.
- • Review the short term and long-term effects associated with vaping, and lung conditions associated with electric cigarette use.
- • Understand the correlation between the influence of advertising and the risk of electric cigarette use and dependency in youth.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
