Cystic Fibrosis: Treatment Advances
Hours: 1.00
This course provides updated information on the treatment and management of cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease that affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the U.S. (CFF, n.d.). It is a chronic, multisystem disorder that significantly reduces life expectancy.
This course provides updated information on the treatment and management of cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease that affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the U.S. (CFF, n.d.). It is a chronic, multisystem disorder that significantly reduces life expectancy.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Medical Board
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Medicine
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Hampshire Medical Society
New Hampshire Medical Society (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Bahamas Medical Council
Bahamas Medical Council (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy
The Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure accepts Continuing Education hours obtained by completing online training courses related to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Arizona Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Colorado Physical Therapy Licensure
The Colorado State Physical Therapy Board accepts Continuing Education courses as relevant to the licensee’s practice as a physical therapist and pertinent to his/her Learning Plan and goals. This course meets the requirements for Category I credit. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Connecticut Physical Therapy Licensing
The Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists accepts internet-based and distance learning opportunities provided such coursework is related to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy Licensing
The Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy accepts courses approved by another state or jurisdiction’s physical therapy board. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board
The Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board accepts Continuing Education courses sponsored by any section or chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists
Relias LLC is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Indiana Physical Therapy Committee
The Indiana Physical Therapy Committee accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas Physical Therapy Association
This course has been approved by the Kansas Physical Therapy Association. Approval #: . This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
The Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX.
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
This course is approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 1.0000 Clinical hours.
Maine Physical Therapy Licensing Board
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Missouri Advisory Commission for Professional Physical Therapists
The Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts accepts Continuing Education courses sponsored/approved by any state chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education hours accrued through participation in educational activities approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This course meets approval under the Mississippi Regulation Part 3103 Rule 5.4 (1) (b).
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
The Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association as Category A activities. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
The North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses sponsored by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy
The Nebraska State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses relating to the theory or clinical application of theory pertaining to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
New Hampshire Board of Physical Therapy
The New Hampshire Physical Therapy Governing Board recognizes the completion of distance learning courses as maintenance of continuing competence. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
New Mexico Physical Therapy Board
The New Mexico Physical Therapy Licensing Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
New York Physical Therapy
The New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy has recognized Relias Learning, LLC as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Oklahoma Physical Therapy Advisory Committee has approved this course under Category B. Approval # 999534. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board
The Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy licensing board. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy
Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2202008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy
The Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
The South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy (General)
The Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2202008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity is provided by The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #1902008TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.
This course is not approved as meeting the ethics and professional requirements for Texas physical therapists or physical therapist assistants.
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Utah Board of Physical Therapy
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing accepts Continuing Education courses conducted by commercial continuing education providers. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association as Type 1 courses. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Vermont Board of Physical Therapy
The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Washington Board of Physical Therapy
The Washington Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses that are specifically related to the practice of physical therapy, with specified goals and objectives. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours. Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing - Physical Therapy
The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
The Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
The Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Alaska Board of Physical Therapy
The Alaska State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy
The Alabama Board of Physical Therapy recognizes the completion of distance learning courses as maintenance of continuing competence. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
CA Physical Therapy Board of California
Relias Learning, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of continuing competency courses by the Physical Therapy Board of California. This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Physical Therapy
The Florida Board of Physical Therapy accepts courses approved by any state chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
This activity meets Kansas State Board of Healing Arts criteria for continuing education and is offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
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 #: 189544000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
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.
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
This course is approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 1.00 Category 1 credits and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs.
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association, approval number 23S1439. This activity is approved for 1.2500 contact hours.
Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
This course has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, approval code REL-F23-084. Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEUs.
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy
This course was approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approval #: 2304-71. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Describe the basic defect that causes cystic fibrosis and how the disease affects different organ systems.
Discuss the status of research into new treatments and potential cures for cystic fibrosis.
Identify therapies and teaching considerations for the management of patients with cystic fibrosis.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cystic Fibrosis
Alice and Jaqueline
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Genetics
Gene Defects
Genetic Mutations
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Pathophysiology
Respiratory System
Key Takeaways
Integumentary System
Endocrine System
Key Takeaways
Gastrointestinal System
Other Organ Systems
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis
Treatment
Antibiotics
Mutation-specific Therapy
Clearing the Airway
Nutrition
Insulin
Transplantation
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Research
Current Research
Section 7: Education and Support
Patient and Family Education
The Role of Providers
Key Takeaways
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
Writer: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC
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.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physical Therapists; Physicians; 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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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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