About This Course
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism in the United States. The respiratory therapist has a unique role in not only the diagnosis and treatment of asthma but also in helping patients and families develop good asthma self-management skills to prevent the negative impact of asthma, including school absenteeism. This presentation will discuss asthma and its impact on student absenteeism, the role of the AAP as a surveillance tool in school districts and the importance of students with asthma having an AAP on record.
Successful completion of this course requires a score of 70% on the post-test.
Original webcast date: June 27, 2018
**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**
Define student absenteeism
Discuss the relationship between absenteeism and asthma
Explain the importance of asthma control
Describe the role of the asthma action plan as a surveillance tool in a school district to identify students with asthma
Chapters
Childhood Asthma, Attendance, and Action Plans
Speaker Information
- De De Gardner, DrPH, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC
Approved CRCE Hours
1.00
Category
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