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SMA in Pediatrics (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)

Course: #2259Level: Introductory 1 Hour 148 Reviews
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This course provides an introductory exploration of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in pediatric patients, covering the different types of SMA and their clinical manifestations. Particular emphasis is placed on respiratory treatment and management strategies specific to SMA.

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Course Type: Video, Audio, Text

CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-1240200; IACET/0.1

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to recognize Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and review its implications in pediatric patients.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to discuss the different types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and identify the available medications for treatment.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe respiratory treatments and management strategies for pediatric patients diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Course created on August 19, 2024

Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-20 Minutes Identifying SMA and its pediatric implications
20-35 Minutes Types of SMA and available medications
35-55 Minutes Review respiratory treatments and management strategies
55-60 Minutes Summary, Q&A

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Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Nadia Smith-Chant is a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Nemours Hospital for Children. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Nadia has no relevant non-financial disclosures.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Continued.

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

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American Association for Respiratory Care

American Association for Respiratory Care

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 # 192599000


CE Broker

CE Broker

Continued Respiratory Therapy is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-30700. This course is offered for 1.0 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.


International Association for Continuing Education and Training

International Association for Continuing Education and Training

Continued, LLC, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. Continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.



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