Medication Management: The Role of The Respiratory Therapist
Hours: 1.00
Respiratory therapists (RTs) play a critical role in managing complex medication regimens for patients in the post-acute care setting. RTs need to understand and be able to explain to patients the use, contraindications, and side effects of commonly prescribed respiratory medications. Learners who take this course will review best practices, roles and responsibilities in medication management including reviewing all medication orders for accuracy, and patient education including purpose, use, and medication storage. Updates on newer classes of medications used to manage respiratory conditions, including monoclonal antibodies (biologics) are included.
Respiratory therapists (RTs) play a critical role in managing complex medication regimens for patients in the post-acute care setting. RTs need to understand and be able to explain to patients the use, contraindications, and side effects of commonly prescribed respiratory medications. Learners who take this course will review best practices, roles and responsibilities in medication management including reviewing all medication orders for accuracy, and patient education including purpose, use, and medication storage. Updates on newer classes of medications used to manage respiratory conditions, including monoclonal antibodies (biologics) are included.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 187210000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Identify the indications and contraindications for each major class of respiratory medication.
Recall potential adverse effects and what patients should monitor for.
Indicate at least two ways to enhance patient adherence to medications.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Respiratory Medications
Introduction
Beta-2 Agonists
Corticosteroids
Anticholinergics
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
Monoclonal Antibodies
Review
Summary
Section 3: Case Studies
Case Study #1: Chuck
Case Study #2: Travis
Case Study #3: Rosa
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Expert Reviewer: Adam Root, PharmDDara has been a respiratory therapist for nearly two decades working neonatal to geriatrics and trauma. Her career has been vast at the college, university, hospital, and business levels. Dara has been a program director of respiratory care, a director of clinical education for respiratory care, has taught in the classroom, hospital, and business settings. Dara's master's degree is in health care administration, and she has used this degree in her role of respiratory care manager in a rural state hospital in Hawaii. Dara is licensed to practice respiratory care in three states including Hawaii, California, and Colorado. Dara also teaches and writes classes for the school of business, health care administration division for Columbia Southern University.
Disclosure: Dara Legacy, MS, RRT, CRT, RCP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Clinical Pharmacist in the Formulary Management Department at PerformRx. Adam's primary area of interest is utilizing evidence-based medicine to improve the efficacy, safety, and cost of healthcare. Disclosure: Adam Root, PharmD discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as Collecting Speaker's Fees Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a ContributorStaff Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation. Disclosure: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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