CEU Courses for Respiratory Therapists

This advanced course is designed to provide respiratory care practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of cardiac rhythms and their implications for respiratory care. This course delves into the intricate mechanisms of cardiac rhythms, including normal sinus rhythm and various dysrhythmias, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythm abnormalities effectively.

The bioterrorism and emergency preparedness course emphasizes the need for healthcare facilities to be aware and prepared for bioterrorism. The course covers preliminary procedures for natural and biohazard events, helping respiratory therapists create bioterrorism readiness plans.

The lecture dives into the physics of HFJV breaths, evidence-based studies, graphics, and videos used to show the physiological and developmental advantages of jet ventilation.

This lecture will detail what HFJV is, why you should use it, when you should apply it, and how to utilize it once it is applied.

The edge of viability for premature babies has dropped to 22 weeks. This lecture will describe the complexities of ventilating the tiniest lungs and highlight studies that support HFJV.

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) will not end until there are no premature births. This course discusses the anatomical, physiological, and developmental issues BPD presents and describes two very different approaches to treating BPD and sBPD.

This lecture previews the pivotal studies—including three RCTs—that established HFJV strategies, including the strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned from each. The talk concludes with what respiratory therapists can do in clinical situations with neither RCT nor meta-analytical precedent.

A review of principles of respiratory life support. Focus will be on goals of mechanical support to include effective gas exchange and avoidance of ventilator induced lung injury.

This course covers essential antenatal assessments crucial for respiratory therapists, along with strategies for managing high-risk deliveries to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. Participants are provided with practical insights into navigating critical scenarios and providing expert respiratory support before, during, and after childbirth.

Respiratory therapists are integral members of a healthcare team, collaborating closely with physicians, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals. Proficiency in recognizing radiology patterns empowers them to communicate effectively within the team, providing valuable insights to enhance the overall patient care plan. The introductory course reviews radiological imaging (chest X-rays) for common respiratory disease patterns and the role of respiratory therapists in interpreting these images and identifying abnormal patterns indicative of different respiratory conditions.