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Respiratory

Select a class below for a detailed description, curriculum and accreditation information

Single Classes

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

End-Tidal CO2 Monitoring & Interpretation

Advanced Airway Management for Nursing

Allergic Rhinitis

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Class Packages Available

Basic Respiratory Education for Nurses Package

Advanced Respiratory Education for Nurses Package

Basic and Advanced Respiratory Education Package

Class Author

Debra Smith-Harr

Debra Smith-Harr, BSRC, RRT has been a Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1987. She owns and operates Smith Seminars and CEU Webinars, supplying continuing education for Respiratory Therapists, Nurses, Medical Lab Technicians, and Sleep Professionals.

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Class Accreditation

All states recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours. This course is accredited by the following boards:

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15467.

Provider approved by the Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina, and West Virginia Boards of Nursing through CE Broker, CE Provider #: 50-13256.

What Others are Saying

"Great content, very good information on the subject."

T.C. - Fort Worth, Texas

"In depth review of critical thinking. Far exceeded what have learned throughout my nursing career. "

L.B. RN - Belaire, KS

"This class is perfect!"

A. A. LVN - Fort Worth, TX

"Very comprehensive overall, learned something new with each chapter read! Great course :)"

A.C. LVN - Humble, Texas

"I love that the course is online and easy to navigate."

C.A. RN – Abilene, TX

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Contact Hours: 1
Cost: $20.00

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The purpose of this continuing education program is to inform and educate healthcare providers with the factors surrounding the many issues affecting the chronic lung patient. This course will allow the healthcare provider to become familiar with the diagnosis process, educating the patient on drug options, and monitoring the physical response to their treatments. This course will give the healthcare provider information about the rehabilitation options for the COPD patient.

This course is a video seminar-style course, please do not purchase the print option!

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the participant will be able to:

List the factors of the clinical and pathophysiological progress of COPD.
Differentiate between chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma.
Recall the diagnosis and treatment factors for the COPD patient.
Present rehabilitation options to the COPD patient.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Video - COPD

Chapter 3: References