About This Course
Respiratory therapists need continuing education to better assist in identifying misdiagnosed or at-risk patients with Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease (CF-ILD), monitoring and assessing current patients with CF-ILD, and providing specialist referral. RRTs also need continuing education in identifying comorbid conditions (including psychosocial issues), addressing palliative care concerns (e.g. stigma with oxygen use), and providing an environment for socialization with other patients struggling with similar pulmonary limitations.
Successful completion of this course requires a score of 70% on the post-test.
Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning.
Describe the identification of chronic fibrosing interstitial lung disease (CF-ILD) across disease entities.
Discuss the impact of CF-ILD on patient quality of life.
Outline pharmacologic and respiratory therapy interventions that can assist patients with CF-ILD.