Impact of Aging on Respiratory Therapy Treatments

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-IARTT

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Define at least four changes with the aging process that will impact respiratory therapy treatment.
Identify at least three techniques to facilitate an older adult’s successful self-management of their condition.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Physiology of Aging

Introduction

The Aging Body

Effects of Aging on Respiration

Additional Changes with Aging

Delivering Patient-Centered Care

Review

Summary

Section 3: Treatment Considerations: Medications

Medication Nebulizers

Medication Inhalers

Oxygen Therapy

Case Example: Otis Malloy

Review

Summary

Section 4: Treatment Considerations: Assessments and Devices

Portable Spirometry

Peak Flow Meters

Incentive Spirometers

CPAP

Airway Clearance

Education

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Kevin T. Cahill, MS/RRT-NPS

Kevin T. Cahill, MS/RRT-NPS, earned his Master of Science degree in vocational and technical education from State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego and his bachelor’s degree in cardiopulmonary science from SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. He has worked as an assistant professor and clinical coordinator of respiratory care at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. He is presently employed by the Syracuse VA Medical Center.

Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP

Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.