Aerosol Delivery Devices for Respiratory Therapists
Tracking # 20-859983
Course overview
Respiratory care professionals need to be equipped with the knowledge required to master aerosol delivery and appropriately match medications and delivery devices to optimize patient outcomes. Aerosols and their uses, underlying scientific factors, and hazards are presented in this course. Jet nebulizers, ultrasonic nebulizers, and mesh nebulizers are also discussed, along with their operational properties, benefits, and drawbacks. The most common types of metered-dose inhalers are also reviewed, along with their characteristics. Various pharmacological agents that have specific requirements for safe and effective aerosolization are discussed. Examples of appropriate patient education are also included in this course.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Respiratory Care Professional
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Disclosure statements
Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.