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The course addresses the causes, signs and symptoms of asthma; asthma triggers; the key elements of asthma control; and strategies for creating asthma-friendly schools. Additionally, it provides suggested changes that can be made to reduce triggers in school environments, such as removing upholstered furniture and ensuring good indoor environmental quality (IEQ).

The course design incorporates nationally recognized, research-based standards for online professional development and provides teachers and education support professionals (ESPs) with the opportunity to obtain certificate hours and other professional development credit. A total of 2.5 certificate hours can be earned by taking the course and up to 65 additional certificate hours can be earned by completing one or more of the extra-credit projects offered.

Course highlights include:

• course content modeled after National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidance
• a pre- and post- knowledge based assessment, handouts, and additional resources
• practical assignments (activities and extra-credit projects) with opportunities for hands-on application and reflection
• a professional development handout that contains detailed information on how this course can help NEA members achieve their goals for professional growth and development

Ask your healthcare provider to fill it out this Asthma Action Plan. This is a guide for preventing as well as treating symptoms, so follow it closely. Take inhaled corticosteroids daily (if prescribed) to control airway inflammation and reduce exposure to allergens and irritants (like secondhand smoke) that make asthma worse.

The Native American Asthma Radio Campaign was developed in partnership between the AdCouncil and Environmental Protection Agency and designed to raise awareness of childhood asthma and help prevent asthma attacks in Native American communities.

The culturally-tailored radio spots are available in three tribal languages (Anishinaabe, Lakota, and Navajo), which represent languages used among Native American speakers. Native American children are featured in these spots - speaking and performing in their native languages for the radio public service advertisements (PSA). Each PSA has been designed to be broadcast in Native American communities to help raise awareness and promote action to improve asthma outcomes.