Neuromuscular Disease Review/ Management, in partnership with Midwestern State University

Course: #1641Level: Introductory 2 Hours 372 Reviews

This course reviews neuromuscular diseases and associated treatment strategies within the scope of Respiratory Therapy. In addition, this course also discusses the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to caring for neuromuscular patients.

Professional Practice and Education Cardiopulmonary Diseases

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Course Type: Audio, Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-966060; IACET/0.2

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify common neuromuscular diseases with regard to respiratory therapy.
After this course, participants will be able to discuss common treatment strategies for managing neuromuscular patients.
After this course, participants will be able to recognize the role of the Respiratory Therapist in providing patient-centered care for neuromuscular patients across various healthcare disciplines.

Course created on November 8, 2022

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-30 Minutes	Review of Diseases
30-60 Minutes	Treatment Strategies
60-100 Minutes	Interdisciplinary Approach/Education
100-115 Minutes	Case Review
115-120 Minutes	Summary and Q&A

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Presented By

Tammy Kurszewski
DHSc RRT-ACCS

Dr. Tammy Kurszewski is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Chair for the Department of Respiratory Care, Midwestern State University. She is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, who has been teaching in the field for 20 years. Dr. Kurszewski has 28 years of experience with experience in acute care, long-term care, LTAC, homecare as well as the rehab setting. Her research interests include COPD and adverse childhood experiences, global health as well as innovative educational strategies in both the classroom and clinical setting. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences as well as her Masters of Education from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dr. Kurszewski completed her Doctorate of Health Sciences - Global Health Studies program at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Kurszewski is currently serving her 3rd term as Secretary for Texas Society for Respiratory Care and is active with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care as a site visitor.

Jessica Fino
EdD RRT

Dr. Jessica Fino is an assistant professor of respiratory care at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. She has a Doctorate of Education for Health Professions from A.T. Still University; a Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration from Wayland Baptist University, and a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care from Midwestern State University. Her background in respiratory includes adult critical care, acute care, neonatal and pediatric care.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial disclosures: Dr. Kurszewski is an assistant professor and clinical chair at Midwestern State University. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Kurszewski is the secretary for the Texas Society for Respiratory Care. She is also a site visitor with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

Financial: Dr. Jessica Fino is an assistant professor of respiratory care at Midwestern State University. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-Financial: There are no relevant non-financial disclosures.

Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by Midwestern State University in partnership with Continued Respiratory Therapy.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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American Association for Respiratory Care

This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 2 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 188385000

CE Broker

Continued Respiratory Therapy is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-30700. This course is offered for 2.0 hours. If you are a licensed respiratory therapist in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Texas, CE Broker may be of interest to you. For Florida respiratory therapists, this course is registered in the Direct Delivery of Respiratory Care Services category.

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