Tobacco Basics

The American Lung Association’s Tobacco Basics is a free one-hour online course including five learning modules designed to lay the foundation in understanding the toll of tobacco use in the U.S.

In this course participants will learn the difference between tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices; the effects of tobacco use on the human body and brain; nicotine dependence and why quitting is so challenging; proven policies that protect public health from the toll of tobacco; and the programs available to help all tobacco users successfully quit for good.

This continuing education activity is provided by AffinityCE and American Lung Association (ALA). This activity provides continuing education credit for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners. A statement of participation is available to other attendees.

This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hour Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Sponsored by The American Lung Association, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1. Provider ID#1167151.
Effective Dates: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030.

This program is provided by the American Lung Association and is designed to provide continuing education for tobacco treatment providers. It is accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs to award 1 continuing education contact hours for tobacco treatment providers who successfully complete the program.