CEU Courses for Respiratory Therapists

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 provides a comprehensive review of current pulmonary rehabilitation practices, equipping healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes. It explores applications of virtual reality technology in pulmonary rehabilitation, examining its potential to enhance patient engagement and treatment efficacy.

The pulmonary function testing (PFT) course reinforces key considerations in PFT interpretation. The course utilizes interactive discussion providing multiple opportunities to practice interpretation of simple spirometry and complete pulmonary function tests.

In this course, we discover how effective coaching can foster collaboration, enhance performance, and elevate patient care within healthcare organizations. The course reviews how to learn to harness coaching skills and strategies to inspire clinical teams, navigate challenges, and drive a culture of excellence.

In this course, we discuss how to unlock your leadership potential by mastering the art of resourceful leadership. Education is provided on learning to leverage available assets, adapt to change, and drive meaningful impact in your organization, empowering you to lead with resilience and create lasting change.

This course addresses the challenges faced by the respiratory therapist in engaging patients with end-stage COPD. Legal and ethical issues, as well as practical approaches to engaging patients with end-state COPD, is discussed.

High-frequency ventilation can be a challenge to set up, especially for those who use it infrequently. This course helps equip the learner with an understanding of the differences between the HFOV and HFJV ventilators and how to initiate/troubleshoot both.

Mastering Conflict Management discusses the essential skills and strategies to navigate and resolve conflicts within healthcare settings effectively. Additionally, the course reviews confidence gains to lead their team with harmony, fostering a more collaborative and productive clinical environment.