CEU Courses for Respiratory Therapists

Some diagnostic tools tell you that you have or have not done organ damage; other tools can give early warning that you are ABOUT to do damage and are, thus, more preventative. This course compares the tools we use clinically, describes best practices for avoiding injury during MV, and offers a glimpse of the future of diagnostics.

Auto-PEEP, or Auto-Positive End-Expiratory Pressure, In respiratory therapy, is a critical phenomenon where insufficient time is allowed for complete exhalation, leading to an accumulation of air in the lungs before the next breath, potentially causing complications such as barotrauma and compromising oxygenation. The introductory course explores the determination of Auto-PEEP using extended methods, providing insights into the research on its identification and potential treatment measures.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the revised Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS) guidelines from the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC) II. The course reviews critical insights into the updated recommendations and learn how to apply these guidelines effectively in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

The webinar focuses on the clinical practice guidelines for pediatric patients with tracheostomy in acute care, providing recommended management strategies. It further explores the evaluation and assessment requirements, informed by recent literature findings that contribute to shaping effective care practices.

Heliox therapy is frequently used to treat upper airway obstruction. This introductory course discusses the heliox application in the neonatal and pediatric populations, including evidence-based research on clinical use, procedures, and monitoring.

This course focuses on equipping healthcare professionals with strategies to enhance their performance in clinical settings. The course explores evidence-based techniques to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall well-being, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

This course explores the importance of psychological safety in healthcare, focusing on how creating a supportive environment can enhance communication, teamwork, and patient care outcomes. Respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals learn strategies to foster trust, reduce fear of mistakes, and promote a culture of openness and mutual respect.

This course explains the preparation gap between respiratory therapy school students and their transition into clinical and professional practice. It discusses how educators and bedside professionals assist in closing the gap, making students more prepared, confident, and well-rounded Respiratory Therapists. Participants learn effective methods to support students' development, enhancing their readiness for real-world challenges in respiratory therapy.

The fetal lung and cardiovascular development course provides an in-depth exploration of fetal lung and cardiovascular development, shedding light on the intricate processes that shape these critical systems during prenatal life. Through a combination of comprehensive lectures, interactive discussions, and visual aids, participants achieve a better understanding of the anatomical changes that occur within the developing fetus.

The presentation provides an overview of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and its benefits, discussing the current landscape, including challenges and disparities, and outlining components such as exercise training and psychosocial support. It also explores innovations in PR, determines the benefits of PR in Long COVID, examines the impact of social determinants of health on PR in Long COVID, looks at future directions in research and advocacy, and concludes by emphasizing the importance of PR in improving respiratory health.