Asthma: The Immunologic Basis of Asthma and It’s Treatment

Course Description & Course Information::

Asthma is a disease based on a complex immunologic mechanism. As with all atopic (Type-I Hypersensitivity) conditions, understanding triggering mechanisms and the importance of early intervention are important for optimum outcomes for patients. The underlying reactions caused by allergens or initiating events are outlined in this course, as is the fundamental understanding of the place for each standard medication intervention. Patient education is important for disease control. Healthcare practitioners must possess an understanding of how and why specific medications are used in Asthma, and must then be able to communicate that knowledge to patients.
ACPE UAN# 0826-9999-13-017-L01-P, IRD 2-22-13. Knowledge based activity.
Nursing Pharmacy Hours: 2 contact hours.

Course Objectives/Learning Outcome:

Create a mental model of acute and chronic asthma: who has it, what are the molecular physiologic mechanisms that produce diagnostic symptoms.
Explain how asthma is diagnosed.
Identify ideal receptors or other targets for drugs, both current and future.
Match drugs currently on the market with the steps involved in asthma, and how these drugs intervene in one or more steps.

Credit Hours: 2 (0.2 CEUs)

Target Audience: Pharmacy professionals, Nursing professionals, Dietitians, Physical and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.

Certificate Requirements:

Full attendance required.
Completion of course post-test (70%) and course evaluation.

Learning Outcome: At least 80% of class participants will score 70% or greater on course post-test.

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