CEU Courses for Respiratory Therapists

This course will provide respiratory therapists with basic Spanish terminology and phrases to conduct a patient assessment. Participants will learn how to communicate common subjective and objective parts of a patient exam using the Spanish language.

This course is designed for health professionals who desire to develop a culturally inclusive mindset to inform and enhance their collaborative work with diverse populations. At the conclusion of this course, participants will apply self and organizational assessment tools to begin action in their professional lives to create a culturally inclusive mindset.

A landmark study conducted by Kaiser-Permanente established a solid relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This interactive lecture will provide an overview of the findings from this study as well as current literature associated with the topic. An advanced discussion will challenge those providers in post-acute settings to evaluate opportunities to break the cycle of disease and improve quality-of-life for our at-risk population through education and empowerment.

This course focuses on the application of non-invasive ventilation in acutely ill patients, and the reasons NIV fails despite the evidence-based research. The presentation provides patient identification, treatment, and initiation parameters, along with titration, weaning, HFNC therapy options based on current evidence.

This webinar is designed to meet the requirements of biennial licensure renewal for healthcare licensees in Pennsylvania. Content includes the nature of the child welfare system in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the aspects of child abuse in Pennsylvania law, potential indicators of child abuse, the provisions and responsibilities for reporting suspected child abuse, and how to make appropriate referrals to the child welfare system.

This course provides an overview of current anaphylaxis management. Discussion of topics include causes, steps in diagnosis, assessment, allergy testing, and treatment options. Additionally, reviews emergency medication management, patient/caregiver education, and ongoing management.

This course reviews how to evaluate and interpret arterial blood gases. The course discusses normal and abnormal ABG results, as well as ABG compensation.

This course will provide an overview of safety considerations when providing care to patients with a tracheostomy, and also protect healthcare workers in times of a viral pandemic such as COVID-19.

This course discusses the etiology of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) and surfactant deficiency in the preterm neonatal patient. Current treatments in surfactant management and HFOV strategies are discussed for optimal outcomes.

The purpose of this program is to provide an overview of current asthma management guidelines, including steps in diagnosis, assessment, patient medication management and education. It will explore the factors that contribute to patient non-compliance, strategies to improve patient engagement and health outcomes.