Cystic Fibrosis - Overview
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About the Course
The purpose of this course is to understand the etiology of cystic fibrosis. Then to gain the knowledge of the basic methodology of providing treatment for our patients suffering with cystic fibrosis. After gaining knowledge of providing basic treatments and therapies, more recent advances in providing care for these patients will be addressed.
Learning Objectives
? Describe the incidence and etiology of cystic fibrosis.
? Identify the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
? Describe the testing procedures used to diagnose cystic fibrosis.
? Identify the most common causes of lung infection in children.
? Identify the common pulmonary treatments for cystic fibrosis.
? Understand the involvement of the gastrointestinal tract with cystic fibrosis patients.
? Have a basic understanding of treatment advances for cystic fibrosis patients.
About the Author
Dr. Heather O’Connell has been a respiratory therapist for 15 years. She has worked in many different areas of our field such as critical care and throughout other areas in our field. Heather O’Connell has earned her credentials for RRT, ACCS, and CPFT throughout the years. She was able to earn her associates in science from Edison State College, her bachelors in cardiopulmonary sciences from the University of Central Florida, and her masters from Southern New Hampshire in healthcare administration, along with completing her doctorate in healthcare administration from Walden University in 2022. She worked as a clinical preceptor from 2010 until 2015, when she became a full-time director of clinical education for respiratory care at her local college. She has taught in various classes such as assessment, mechanical ventilation, and therapeutics. Heather has also participated in course revisions and new courses for Western Schools and Colibri along with authoring a chapter in the Lintz Comprehensive Respiratory Disease text. Heather began working for Elite as the respiratory care planner in 2020.
How to Receive Credit
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC’s Respiratory Care programs have been approved for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425, N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving TX 75063.
The purpose of this course is to understand the etiology of cystic fibrosis. Then to gain the knowledge of the basic methodology of providing treatment for our patients suffering with cystic fibrosis. After gaining knowledge of providing basic treatments and therapies, more recent advances in providing care for these patients will be addressed.
Learning Objectives
? Describe the incidence and etiology of cystic fibrosis.
? Identify the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
? Describe the testing procedures used to diagnose cystic fibrosis.
? Identify the most common causes of lung infection in children.
? Identify the common pulmonary treatments for cystic fibrosis.
? Understand the involvement of the gastrointestinal tract with cystic fibrosis patients.
? Have a basic understanding of treatment advances for cystic fibrosis patients.
About the Author
Dr. Heather O’Connell has been a respiratory therapist for 15 years. She has worked in many different areas of our field such as critical care and throughout other areas in our field. Heather O’Connell has earned her credentials for RRT, ACCS, and CPFT throughout the years. She was able to earn her associates in science from Edison State College, her bachelors in cardiopulmonary sciences from the University of Central Florida, and her masters from Southern New Hampshire in healthcare administration, along with completing her doctorate in healthcare administration from Walden University in 2022. She worked as a clinical preceptor from 2010 until 2015, when she became a full-time director of clinical education for respiratory care at her local college. She has taught in various classes such as assessment, mechanical ventilation, and therapeutics. Heather has also participated in course revisions and new courses for Western Schools and Colibri along with authoring a chapter in the Lintz Comprehensive Respiratory Disease text. Heather began working for Elite as the respiratory care planner in 2020.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC’s Respiratory Care programs have been approved for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425, N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving TX 75063.