Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and the Respiratory Therapist
Hours: 1.00
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited condition that can result in lung disease, liver disease, and problems of the skin and vasculature. It is generally underdiagnosed. Respiratory care professionals, due to their heavy exposure to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are uniquely poised to identify patients who may benefit from testing for this deficiency. This course discusses the nature of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and the relevant pathophysiology and epidemiology. The relationship between this disease and COPD, as well as factors that lead to suspicion of this deficiency and definitive testing will also be discussed. Information on treatments, prognostic factors, and patient/caregiver education will be provided.
The goal of this course is to provide respiratory care professionals with knowledge and concepts related to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited condition that can result in lung disease, liver disease, and problems of the skin and vasculature. It is generally underdiagnosed. Respiratory care professionals, due to their heavy exposure to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are uniquely poised to identify patients who may benefit from testing for this deficiency. This course discusses the nature of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and the relevant pathophysiology and epidemiology. The relationship between this disease and COPD, as well as factors that lead to suspicion of this deficiency and definitive testing will also be discussed. Information on treatments, prognostic factors, and patient/caregiver education will be provided. The goal of this course is to provide respiratory care professionals with knowledge and concepts related to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 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 1.00 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 1.00 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 #: 187817000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Describe pathophysiology associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Describe the diagnosis of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and its role in COPD.
Discuss patient/caregiver education and treatment for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
What Causes Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Review
Summary
Section 3: COPD, Suspicion, and Detection
COPD
Suspicion
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treatment and Education
Treatment
Answers to Common Questions
Ken’s Story
Review
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Jacob’s Story
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC is a SME writer with Relias. Paul has a varied, multidisciplinary clinical background. As a respiratory therapist, he focused primarily on adult critical care, neonatal critical care, high-acuity transport, procedural care, outpatient care, and professional development. As a registered nurse, Paul’s clinical practice has been in the areas of medical/surgical care, orthopedics, perianesthesia care, invasive cardiology, care coordination, and nursing leadership. He has served as a course creator and instructor on various occasions over his years of practice. Paul has earned a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Informatics and is certified in Informatics Nursing by the ANCC. He is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Disclosure: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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