Becoming an Asthma Educator and Care Manager Training

Program faculty will teach participants to holistically approach the education of patients and families with asthma. Core topics discussed are asthma prevalence, goals of therapy, pathophysiology, controlling factors that contribute to severity,pharmacotherapy, medication administration, symptom monitoring, co-morbidities,and optimizing education. Application of core topics is reviewed though interactive case studies. Participants should have an interest in improving the care of patients with asthma and improving the abilities of caregivers. This seven part series includes: -The burden of asthma in the United States -Assessment and monitoring -Control of environmental factors -Medications -Inhalation devices -Education for a partnership in care -Case studies CEUs are available for Respiratory Therapist and Nurses