Course Code: REL-ACU-0-AAE
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe the pathophysiology and severity and control classifications of asthma.
Discuss how patient education and trigger management are key parts of asthma management.
Differentiate between recommended and alternative therapy and considerations for use of medications and formulations.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Asthma and the Clinical Practice Guidelines
Overview
Classifications
Treatment
Summary
Section 3: Asthma Management
Pharmacological Management
Environmental and Trigger Management
Patient Self-Management
Summary
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Case Study
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC
Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC is a SME writer with Relias. Paul has a varied, multidisciplinary clinical background. As a respiratory therapist, he focused primarily on adult critical care, neonatal critical care, high-acuity transport, procedural care, outpatient care, and professional development. As a registered nurse, Paul’s clinical practice has been in the areas of medical/surgical care, orthopedics, perianesthesia care, invasive cardiology, care coordination, and nursing leadership. He has served as a course creator and instructor on various occasions over his years of practice. Paul has earned a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Informatics and is certified in Informatics Nursing by the ANCC. He is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Writer: Nicole Strickland, M.Ed., RN, CPAN
Nicole Strickland is a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) writer at Relias and a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) with over a decade of experience in nursing and education, specializing in neurology and post-anesthesia care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University. Her passion for instructional design led her to earn a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In her role, Nicole integrates her clinical and educational expertise to develop evidence-based, engaging content for healthcare professionals, focusing on translating complex medical information into practical, accessible learning materials.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced level Emergency Medical Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.