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State Approval Information for West Virginia

The following courses are accepted by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care. They accept courses approved by AARC, and these courses have been approved by AARC for Continuing Respiratory Care Education.

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Esophageal Tracheal Double-Lumen Airway: Removing or Replacing with an Endotracheal Tube
Presented by Duane Reed, EdD, RRT, RCP
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Course: #1532Level: Introductory1 Hour
The esophageal tracheal double-lumen tube, a rescue airway device, can be an alternative approach to airway management if conventional intubation methods fail to achieve control of the airway. This course is a back-to-basics review of the device's indications for use, placement, and insertion.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Deadly Progressive Fibrotic Lung Disease
Presented by Anoop Nambiar, MD, MS
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Course: #2609Level: Advanced1 Hour
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive fibrotic lung disease affecting individuals worldwide. This advanced course provides familiarity with current literature findings in epidemiology, pathology, and diagnosis of IPF. In addition, this course reviews future therapeutic directions and clinical applications for best practice and management.

Laryngectomy Interdisciplinary Education
Presented by Jodi Knott, MS, CCC-SLP BCS-S
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Course: #2607Level: Introductory1 Hour
This total laryngectomy course discusses identifying anatomical changes and caring for a stoma. This introductory course reviews medical equipment available for optimizing pulmonary function following a laryngectomy.

Unconventional and Advanced Modes of Ventilation
Presented by Justin Phillips, BS, RRT-ACCS
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Course: #2605Level: Advanced1 Hour
This advanced course reviews conventional and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation. The course discusses the underlying general theory of operation for alternative modes of support and criteria defining clinical success.

Respiratory Concerns for the Premature Infant
Presented by Tina Pennington, MNSc, RNC-NIC
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Course: #2601Level: Introductory1 Hour
Respiratory concerns for the premature infant is an intermediate course discussing the common lung conditions related to prematurity. Practical clinical applications include successful positive-pressure ventilation techniques, neuroprotection, long-term disease management, and improved interdisciplinary team communications.

Spirometry: The Quest for Valid Results
Presented by Nancy Nathenson, RRT
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Course: #2581Level: Introductory1 Hour
Spirometry, the Quest for Valid Results is an introductory course that provides the basics of spirometry testing. The course includes guidelines, coaching, engagement strategies, and real-time recognition of spirometry testing errors with solutions.

Brain Injury Effects on the Respiratory System
Presented by Sarah Busser, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
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Course: #2577Level: Introductory1 Hour
Respiratory dysfunction is often a complication for patients with brain injuries. This introductory course reviews the respiratory system deficits following a brain injury. The course discusses the fundamental neurophysiology of respiratory mechanics and evidence-based treatment strategies for multidisciplinary care.

The Impact of Sleep on Breathing, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, CPAP: Interventions to Improve Sleep and CPAP Adherence
Presented by Donna Arand, PhD, DABSM, FAASM, FSBSM
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Course: #2561Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The intermediate course focuses on current evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea and CPAP compliance. The intermediate course addresses knowledge gaps and enables effective collaborative care strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Patient Assessment
Presented by Duane Reed, EdD, RRT, RCP
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Course: #2599Level: Introductory1 Hour
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program of education and exercise to increase awareness about chronic lung diseases. The introductory course focuses on general patient assessment and guidelines for monitoring patient progress.

Insomnia: What is Keeping You Up at Night
Presented by Mohammad Cheema, MD, DAASM, FAAFP
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Course: #2597Level: Advanced1.5 Hours
Sleep is vital to our health, and sleep loss and insomnia impact our quality of life, driving many health and socioeconomic consequences. This advanced course reviews the various types of insomnia, identifying the common causes and diagnosing effective collaborative care strategies in persons with sleep disorders.