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Respiratory System Review for Health Care Paraprofessionals Syllabus
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Respiratory System Review for Health Care Paraprofessionals

Description
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, we breathe nearly 25,000 times and inhale more than 10,000 liters of air during a normal day.* The importance of a properly functioning respiratory system is obvious. So also is the need to recognize when the respiratory system is not working well. This course is designed to inform the paraprofessional caregiver of the normal and abnormal symptoms and diseases associated with the respiratory system.

*The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Delivery

This is a self-paced course with optional knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take the final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion.

Objectives
  • Identify the components of the respiratory system and their purpose
  • Describe common respiratory conditions
  • Outline the expected changes in the respiratory system and conditions of the aging individual
  • Recognize the different methods of treatment and care for respiratory conditions
  • Identify devices that deliver oxygen to the patient
  • Describe the changes necessary in the care of patients with compromised respiratory status
Contact Time

3.3 Contact Hour: Based on 60 minute contact hour

Estimated Time

The estimated time for completion for this activity is 3.3 hour(s).

Intended Audience

This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of healthcare paraprofessionals, such as homehealth aide, nurses aide and personal care attendants.

Approvals
Washington State DSHS CE Approval Code: - CO1731716
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services approved this course for CONTINUING EDUCATION PURPOSES for long term care workers.
Disclosure Statements:
Author Originating

Patricia Jump - RN PHN MA

Technical Nurse Consultant, President Acorn's End Training and Consulting. Patricia Jump received her Bachelor's in Nursing Degree from Winona State University and her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University. She has over 25 years experience in the health care field and almost two decades of public speaking experience. As a professional trainer and consultant, Patricia conducts seminars across the country for all levels of employees in business, professional associations, educational organizations, churches, and government agencies. Additionally, she serves as personal coach, consultant, and retreat facilitator for home care leaders and organizations throughout the nation.

Copyright

Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Retention of the materials for longer than the class term, unauthorized further dissemination of the materials, or use of copyrighted materials in any way other than intended for this class is prohibited by Copyright and Teach Act laws.

Acknowledgment

This course was developed with Rochester Community and Technical College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division located in Rochester Minnesota. Development was funded from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

Course Code
NARS
Course Category
Paraprofessional Health