This course covers the rules for selling tobacco under the Tobacco Control Act and why they matter for protecting consumer health. It focuses on the practical skills that keep tobacco out of the wrong hands: how to properly card purchasers, how to refuse a sale, and how to talk about the health risks, including the open questions around e-cigarettes.
What you'll learn
Six lessons cover the essentials:
The Tobacco Control Act and the regulations on making, marketing, advertising, and promoting cigarettes and other tobacco products
The health risks associated with smoking and tobacco use
How children should be protected from tobacco and cigarette promotions
The proper procedures for carding anyone who appears to be underage
Written company policies and how to refuse a sale
E-cigarettes: how they work, the gaps in current law, and the concerns raised by the American Lung Association, the FDA, and the CDC
Format and certificate
The course is online and self-paced. You must complete the lessons and score at least 70 percent on the final exam, and once you finish you can print your certificate of completion.
Common questions
Who is this course for? Anyone who sells tobacco products at retail and needs grounding in the law and in responsible, compliant selling.
Does it cover e-cigarettes? Yes. A full lesson covers e-cigarettes, the current lack of regulation around them, and the health concerns flagged by the American Lung Association, the FDA, and the CDC.
Is there an exam? Yes. You need at least 70 percent on the final exam to earn your certificate.