Asthma CEU Courses for Respiratory Therapists

We recognize the familiar phenotypes of asthma – exercise-induced bronchoconstriction(EIB), allergic, occupational, non-allergic, etc. However, understanding why patients with EIB, for example, may respond differently to the same treatment remains unclear. Identifying the mechanism behind the condition should, ideally, allow for precise - targeted treatment of these patients.

This course emphasizes the current burden/impact of asthma and clinical implications of caring for patients with asthmatic history or current status asthmaticus.

This advanced course is designed to guide respiratory therapists in the key components of asthma education when teaching patients and their families. The information presented in the webinar consists of relevant research, evidenced-based national asthma guidelines for clinical application, as well as the experience and training of the presenter.

Pediatric asthma diagnosis is on the rise, and patient families are looking for information about boosting their health to rely less on expensive conventional medicine. This course provides respiratory therapists with a general overview of pediatric asthma and tools of motivational interviewing counseling to enhance the overall quality of life in pediatric patients in both acute and post-acute care settings.

The course focuses on ventilator scalar graphics to identify the presence of physiologic abnormalities in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation for severe refractory asthma. Discussion of monitoring and diagnostic techniques that aid in the ventilator management of the severe asthmatic will be introduced.

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.

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.