COVID-19 and Tobacco Use
Newly updated! The emergence of COVID-19 provided new data about the effects of smoking on health. This fast-paced, single-module course addresses common myths and frequently asked questions while also summarizing the current evidence regarding nicotine and tobacco use and COVID-19.
Participants who complete the entire course will receive a certificate of completion.
Containing multiple lessons within a single module, COVID-19 and Tobacco Use takes approximately 90–120 minutes to complete, on average. Updated in November 2025, the course provides an overview of currently available evidence on tobacco use and COVID-19 and addresses specific topics like the impact of smoking on COVID-19, the effects of nicotine at a molecular level, and more.
Learners can select images, tabs, panels, assessments, videos, etc., as they journey through each lesson in this course.
Images, charts, graphs, and infographics are accompanied by alternative text or text versions so that people with disabilities will be able to access all course information. Learn more about accessibility features of the Rise 360 e-learning platform.
Use of the course requires a current web browser with JavaScript enabled. Due to compatibility concerns/limitations reported by some Firefox users, we recommend using a different web browser to navigate the course.
The course is designed to work on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
For optimum functionality and user experience, navigating the course using a desktop/laptop with mouse or trackpad/touchpad, or via tablet, is recommended.
Mobile users may wish to turn their devices to landscape mode (horizontal orientation) for the best viewing experience.
Learners can also navigate the course entire using a keyboard: review the instructions for keyboard-accessible navigation
Upon completing the course, users will have the option of downloading and printing a Certificate of Completion.