Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MANPOC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify patient-specific factors contributing to the need for oxygen therapy by examining how conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and impaired gas exchange affect oxygen levels and the role of portable oxygen concentrators in managing these conditions.
Analyze the functionality and advantages of portable oxygen concentrators.
Outline the best practices for traveling with portable oxygen concentrators, including FAA requirements, pre-travel preparations, battery requirements, and ensuring compliance with airline regulations and TSA security protocols.
Outline:
Section 1: Oxygen Therapy
Overview
Gas Exchange
Result of Abnormal Gas Exchange
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Portable Oxygen Concentrator
What Is a Portable Oxygen Concentrator?
How POCs Are Prescribed
Tests for POC Use
POC Tips for Use
Coverage Options for POCs
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Traveling
Air Travel
Traveling by Car, Bus, Train, or Cruise Ship
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Christian P. Becker, MSRT
Christian is a practicing respiratory therapist for 48 years and has experience in all phases of cardiopulmonary care and chronic cardiopulmonary disease management. He has created and implemented cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs for inpatient and outpatient settings in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient centers. Christian is a member of Lambda Beta (the National Honor Society for Respiratory Therapists) and was a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Respiratory Therapy Program at SUNY Stony Brook (retired).
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.