The Asthma Educator Course program is designed for the health care professional who provides asthma education to individuals living with asthma. The program provides the necessary knowledge base of asthma with the emphasis on techniques and practical application skills in delivering asthma education to patients.

Nationally, the American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have recognized the need for standardized training and quality assurance of asthma educators. The national office of the American Lung Association collaborated to develop curriculum for this course. Not only is it an update on current asthma topics, research, and treatments, but those who attend have the option to prepare to take the asthma educator certification exam (www.naecb.org).

Objectives for the course include:

Discuss the pathophysiology of the asthma condition

Identify factors contributing to acute and chronic asthma

Describe patient and family assessments related to asthma care

Discuss patient and family assessments related to educational needs

Observe selected procedures in asthma assessment and care

Describe medications and delivery devices used in asthma management

Identify behavioral and environmental modifications in the management of asthma

Discuss steps in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an asthma management plan

Who:
This workshop is designed for respiratory therapists, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and other credentialed professionals that have experience working with patients with asthma.

When:
Please call (701) 223-5613 or email us at lungnd@gcentral.com for more information.

Continuing Education Credits: This Asthma Summit is designed to meet continuing education requirements for a variety of health care professionals. Presenter objectives, qualifications, and a certificate of attendance will be available for nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and others desiring CEU credits.

Attire:
Please dress comfortably. Professional casual is welcome. Since conference rooms can vary in temperature, you may want to dress in layers.

For questions about the course contact Michelle Walker at 1-800-252-6325 or breatheright@gcentral.com.

* Session for those who would like to review respiratory medications, how to properly use peak flow meters and spacers/holding chambers.