Revisiting Adverse Childhood Experiences: Is This the Key to Managing COPD
Course: #1197Level: Introductory 1 Hour 317 Reviews
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.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-853758; IACET/0.1
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe adverse childhood experiences including prevalence and long-term consequences.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize adverse childhood experiences as related to the development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify opportunities for respiratory therapists to assist chronic pulmonary disease patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to list long-term psychosocial impacts of ACEs improving the quality-of-life of patients with COPD.
Course created on March 16, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Defining ACEs |
| 10-15 Minutes | Introduce CDC-Kaiser Adverse Childhood Experiences Study |
| 15-20 Minutes | ACEs Primer |
| 20-30 Minutes | Impact and Prevalence of ACEs |
| 30-35 Minutes | Long-term Consequences of ACEs |
| 35-45 Minutes | Relationship Between ACEs and COPD |
| 45-55 Minutes | Psychosocial Interventions |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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317 ReviewsPresented 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.
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This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 1 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 # 185158000
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