Self-Management Skills for Asthma

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Elaine Enright BSN, RN

Course Overview

In this course, the nurse will learn how asthma affects patients, the healthcare system, and finances within the country. We will look at the pathophysiology of asthma and its signs and symptoms to educate our patients on the proper use of inhaled and oral medications. Most importantly, we will learn how to support these patients and teach them self-management skills.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Epidemiology
  3. Pathophysiology
  4. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  5. Etiology
  6. Treatment
  7. Self-Management Skills
  8. Additional Patient Education
  9. Research Findings
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of asthma.
  2. Recognize how to assess a patient with asthma exacerbation.
  3. Recall current asthma research findings.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.