Asthma Management in Special Populations
Tracking # 20-997174
Course overview
This course focuses on asthma management for the adult with asthma. Asthma guidelines from the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) will be presented. Types of asthma commonly seen in adults are discussed. Comorbid conditions that worsen asthma outcomes are also reviewed. The relationship of obesity and asthma throughout the life span is also examined. Implications for the older adult patient with asthma are also addressed.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
1h
Direct delivery of respiratory care services
Registered Respiratory Therapist
1h
Direct delivery of respiratory care services
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
1h
Direct delivery of respiratory care services
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
1h
Direct delivery of respiratory care services
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
1h
Respiratory Care Professionals Specific Education
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Respiratory Care Practitioner
1h
Continuing education relevant to the respiratory care practitioner