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Asthma Educator Institute
Spring 2007
2006 Course Outline (pdf)
May 3 - 4, 2007 -- Fee: $225 for two days
In 2007 the Asthma Educator Institute will be offered in partnership with Southern Maine Community College and Kennebec Valley Community College. SMCC will host the two day training at their campus in South Portland, Maine.
The goal of this collaboration is to assure that every Respiratory Therapy Student in Maine graduates with a solid foundation in asthma education.
Asthma education professionals are also invited to participate. Registrations will be taken on a first come first serve basis. Those interested, please email Lee G. Scott or call 1-800-499-5864.
The Asthma Educators Institute (AEI) is designed for the health care professional who provides asthma education. The institute will include current information about asthma, with emphasis on techniques and skills in delivering education to individuals and families with asthma.
Participants Receive:
- The latest research on the pathophysiology and factors contributing to asthma.
- Information on asthma management and education.
- Skills training.
- Program development and outcome monitoring
- A professional networking environment.
This program uses the preparatory course for the National Asthma Education Certification Exam developed by the American Lung Association.
Conference Objectives
Participants will be prepared to:
- Analyze the components of asthma education:
Lung pathophysiology; assessment of physical status, environmental factors, learning style, and factors related to culture, language, SES, ethnicity, educational level; pharmacological interventions. - Design asthma management and education plans for individuals from a variety
of situations. - Teach individuals how to manage their asthma using appropriate devices and techniques.
- Pursue national certification by exam through the NAECB.
