CEU Courses Live Webinars for Respiratory Therapists

This course covers essential antenatal assessments crucial for respiratory therapists, along with strategies for managing high-risk deliveries to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. Participants are provided with practical insights into navigating critical scenarios and providing expert respiratory support before, during, and after childbirth.

The management of pediatric patients requiring oxygen in acute care settings involves a review of clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based literature, and recommendations specific to this population.

This course provides a review of the ROX Index as a tool for high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) use. In addition, this course discusses current research relating to the success and failure of HFNC when comparing ROX scores across patient populations.

The bioterrorism and emergency preparedness course emphasizes the need for healthcare facilities to be aware and prepared for bioterrorism. The course covers preliminary procedures for natural and biohazard events, helping respiratory therapists create bioterrorism readiness plans.

This course explores six compelling cases where respiratory therapists (RTs) demonstrated life-saving innovation, overcame negative mindsets, and responded effectively in crisis situations. These stories highlight the critical role RTs play in healthcare, showcasing their expertise, dedication, and ability to adapt in challenging circumstances.

This presentation explores the essential role of communication in fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. The course discusses effective strategies to achieve more integrated and effective interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Respiratory therapists are integral members of a healthcare team, collaborating closely with physicians, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals. Proficiency in recognizing radiology patterns empowers them to communicate effectively within the team, providing valuable insights to enhance the overall patient care plan. The introductory course reviews radiological imaging (chest X-rays) for common respiratory disease patterns and the role of respiratory therapists in interpreting these images and identifying abnormal patterns indicative of different respiratory conditions.

This advanced course is designed to provide respiratory care practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of cardiac rhythms and their implications for respiratory care. This course delves into the intricate mechanisms of cardiac rhythms, including normal sinus rhythm and various dysrhythmias, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythm abnormalities effectively.

For respiratory therapists, an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) serves as a valuable diagnostic tool to assess the cardiac function of patients. While respiratory therapists primarily focus on the respiratory system, they often encounter patients with cardiopulmonary conditions, where understanding cardiac activity is crucial. The lecture introduces electrocardiogram interpretation and case studies, reviewing ECG interpretation and management strategies.

Mechanical ventilators use positive pressure, unlike normal breathing, which uses negative pressure; as such, ventilators will always have some impact on hemodynamics. This course describes how to have the least detrimental impact on the lungs and other organs during NIV, CMV, and HFV.