Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center to Host Webinar for Health Care Providers April 15

The health impacts and clinical implications of thirdhand smoke are just beginning to be recognized. This webinar will be of interest to health care providers, tobacco control advocates, and public health practitioners looking for ways to talk to patients and the public about the health risks of exposure to tobacco residue. Learn from recognized experts in the field. CMEs are available!

Thirdhand Smoke: What Every Health Care Provider Needs to Know

The health impacts and clinical implications of thirdhand smoke are just beginning to be recognized. Are you prepared to discuss thirdhand smoke with your patients?

Webinar topics include:

(1) Overview of thirdhand smoke, including origins, constituents, persistence, routes of exposure, prevention, misperceptions, and misunderstandings.
(2) Current scientific findings and patient care of vulnerable populations.
(3) Provider role in promoting healthcare and home environments free of tobacco smoke pollutants.
(4) Guidance for integrating thirdhand smoke research findings into clinical practice.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 11:00 am — 12:30 pm PST

The webinar is free to participants.*

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Keck School of Medicine of USC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. *There is a $20.00 administrative fee for CMEs.

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