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Tobacco Dependence and Treatment

Who is this course for?

Medical and paramedical professionals, psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, drug and alcohol counsellors interested in tobacco smoking, nicotine addiction and appropriate evidence based smoking cessation techniques.

Who offers the course?

Brain & Mind Research Institute (BMRI)

Level of assumed/required knowledge

Knowledge and experience consistent with course target audience listed above.

Course overview

The goals of the course are to:

  • Understand tobacco dependency
  • Understand tobacco withdrawals and relapse
  • Understand and initiate evidence-based interventions
  • Understand drug interactions
  • Develop insights regarding special groups

Course duration

This course is offered in two modes, 3 consecutive days as block mode, or once weekly evening 2 hour attendance for 13 weeks.

How is the course assessed?

Case presentations and written assignments.

Can this course contribute to an academic degree?

Tobacco Dependence and Treatment BMRI 5025 is 6 credit points towards a Masters in Brain and Mind Sciences, and other Medical Science, Pharmacy and Psychology Masters Degrees of The University of Sydney.

Course delivery

BMRI
100 Mallett Street
Camperdown

Course cost

$1750

Course dates

This course is offered three times a year in block mode and one semester per annum in weekly mode (currently second semester).

Is this course accredited for CME points?

AASCP (Australian Association of Smoking Cessation Professionals).

All other professional bodies accredit on a case by case basis.

Further information and registration

For enquires regarding next available Course, contact

Contact person/Course coordinator

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Last updated

December 2012