Florida Respiratory Care CE Bundle

At the end of this package, licensees will be able to:

Human Trafficking: A Florida Epidemic

• Describe common tactics used by perpetrators of human trafficking to recruit victims
• Understand how to document findings from victims of human trafficking
• Describe the role of health care providers in identifying potential victims of human trafficking
• Describe how to report known or suspected cases of human trafficking
• Discuss laws and penalties for human trafficking

Bio-Terrorism Considerations in Healthcare

• Identify the role of the health care provider in the event of a bioterrorism attack
• Identify common bacterial and viral agents that may be used in a bioterrorism attack
• Describe the steps that should be taken in response to various biological agents
• Identify various toxins that may be used in a bioterrorism attackDescribe the various treatments that may be used following radiation exposure
• Describe the various types of personal protective equipment that may be used when dealing with a biological, chemical, or radiological attack

(COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• Identify the various conditions included under the term COPD
• Differentiate COPD from other pulmonary diseases
• Identify the primary symptoms and potential complications of COPD
• Identify the treatments currently used to manage COPD

Preventing Medical Errors for Health Professionals

• Identify the two primary types of medical errors
• Explain the importance of near misses in preventing future medical errors
• Explain how errors are analyzed and the role of Root Cause Analysis in this process

Pediatric Head Abuse Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

• Identify both victim and perpetrator risk factors for pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify the most common injuries associated with pediatric abusive head trauma
• Describe the assessment and treatment protocols for pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify steps that can be taken to reduce the incidence of pediatric abusive head trauma

Geriatric and Older Adult Care: Effective Treatment and Care

• Describe common health conditions and major age-related physiologic and cognitive changes in older adults
• Describe prevention and treatment recommendations for common health conditions in older adults and summarize the goals of care
• Discuss end-of-life issues that affect individuals and caregivers

Laws and Rules of Florida: Respiratory Therapy Update

• Assess issues related to ethics in the practice of respiratory therapy
• List the new requirements for continuing education requirements for respiratory therapists under Florida law
• Identify the steps and fee structure for initial licensure and license renewal as a respiratory therapist

Genetic Disorders Affecting the Pulmonary System

• Differentiate between the various classes of genetic disorders affecting the pulmonary system.
• Describe clinical considerations affecting respiration at birth.
• Describe various maternal and gestational issues that can affect pulmonary abnormalities and how they may be prevented.