Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CLA
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize clinical presentations of asthma and how asthma is diagnosed and assessed.
Identify the components of comprehensive asthma care.
Review pharmacotherapeutic agents and appropriate treatments for acute and chronic asthma scenarios.
Select important patient education and counseling points for various asthma treatments.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Asthma Definitions, Epidemiology, and Diagnosis
Overview and Definitions
Epidemiology and Risk Factors
Diagnosis
Summary
Section 3: Emergency Treatment of Asthma Exacerbations
Indications for Transfer to a Hospital
Initial Assessment
Treatment
Follow-Up Assessment
Summary
Section 4: Long-Term Management of Asthma
Assessing Asthma Control and Severity
Educating Patients
Controlling Environmental Factors and Comorbid Conditions
Medication Therapy
Summary
Section 5: Beta-Agonists
Introduction
Albuterol
Levalbuterol
Terbutaline Sulfate
Epinephrine
Ephedrine
Combination SABA and Short-Acting Anticholinergic Agents (SAAC)
Long-Acting Beta-Agonists (LABAs)
Summary
Section 6: Corticosteroids
Introduction
Inhaled Corticosteroids
Oral Corticosteroids
ICS and LABA Combinations
ICS, LABA, and LAMA Combinations
Summary
Section 7: Other Therapies
Methylxanthines
Leukotriene Antagonists
Monoclonal Antibodies (MABs)
Immunotherapy
Bronchial Thermoplasty
Summary
Section 8: Clinical Vignette
Meet Mateo
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Gabrielle Ruggiero, PharmD, BCPS
Gabrielle Ruggiero has a dual major Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and in Psychology, and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She works as a pharmacist at a community hospital and its outpatient chemotherapy infusion center. She also enjoys writing and has earned an Essential Skills Certificate from the American Medical Writers Association.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Pharmacists; Physician Assistants; Physicians; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.