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This program will provide an update on allergic and respiratory therapeutics for nurses, respiratory therapists, and allied health professionals working with people having pulmonary and allergic diseases. Learn more about Asthma, Spirometry, Inhaled Drug Delivery Devices, COPD, Oxygen & Airway Clearance, Atopic Dermatitis, Cystic Fibrosis in Adults, Adherence and more.
Target Audience
Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory Therapists, Physician Assistants, Allied Health Professionals and other practitioners providing asthma education with 1000 hours of experience.
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ The Molly Blank Conference Center located on the National Jewish Health campus in Denver, CO
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Conference Objectives
Upon completion of this conference, the participant will be able to:
1.Describe the latest treatments and key self-management strategies for a variety of chronic respiratory diseases, rheumatologic and allergic diseases.
2.Demonstrate recommended techniques for therapeutic devices for the respiratory patient.
3.Discuss the four major content areas (The Asthma Condition, Patient and Family Assessment, Asthma Management, Organizational Issues) included in the National Certification Examination for Asthma Educators.
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Registration Information
Your $135 registration fee includes admission to all sessions, breakfast, breaks, lunch and the conference handouts. Cancellations must be received no less than 10 days before the start of the program to receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee.
National Jewish Health employees can register for $40.
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Accreditation and Designation Statement
National Jewish Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12724. This program is approved for 7.2 Nursing Contact Hours. Participant attendance throughout the entire conference day is required to receive contact hours.
This program has been approved for 6.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving, TX 75063.
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Conference Timetable
| Time | Topic |
| 7:15 - 8:00am | Registration, Continental Breakfast & Exhibits |
| 8:00 - 8:05am | Opening Remarks |
| 8:05 - 9:35am | General Sessions |
| 9:35 - 10:05am | Breaks & Exhibits |
| 10:05 - 11:45am | Workshops |
| 11:45 - 12:25 pm | Group Luncheon & Exhibits |
| 12:25 - 3:05pm | Workshops |
| 3:15 - 4:00pm | General Session |
| 4:00 - 4:05pm | Closing Remarks |
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Registration Fee $135
Live streaming webcast of this event $75
National Jewish Health Employees $40
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Asthma Educator Certification
The asthma certification workshops will provide a comprehensive review of the four major content areas (The Asthma Condition, Patient and Family Assessment, Asthma Management, Organizational Issues) included in the National Certification exam for Asthma Educators. Content for this program is based on the Candidate Handbook for the National Asthma Educator Certification Board.
Although the conference addresses the content outline for the National Certification Exam for Asthma Educators, National Jewish Health cannot guarantee passage of The National Asthma Educator Certification Exam following completion of this conference.
About the Sponsor
This conference is being sponsored by the Nursing Department at National Jewish Health which is the only medical and research center in the United States devoted entirely to respiratory, allergic and immune system diseases, including asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, severe allergies, AIDS, cancer and autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Founded in 1899, National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to enhancing prevention, treatment and cures through research and to developing and providing innovative clinical programs for treating patients regardless of age, religion, race or ability to pay.