#1040 Asthma (15 Credits/hours)

Course Details:
Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course #1040
15 Credits/Hours

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals and students with essential knowledge about asthma, covering its pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and patient care. Participants will gain practical skills in assessing, treating, and supporting individuals with asthma across different age groups and clinical settings.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Asthma and Epidemiology
2. Pathophysiology and Inflammatory Mechanisms
3. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
4. Asthma Classification and Severity Assessment
5. Pharmacological Management and Treatment Options
6. Non-Pharmacological Interventions and Lifestyle Modifications
7. Acute Asthma Exacerbations and Emergency Management
8. Long-Term Monitoring and Patient Education

 Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the underlying pathophysiology and inflammatory processes involved in asthma
• Recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of asthma across different patient populations
• Perform comprehensive asthma assessments and classify disease severity
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans using appropriate pharmacological interventions
• Identify triggers and implement non-pharmacological management strategies
• Manage acute asthma exacerbations effectively in emergency situations
• Create individualized asthma action plans and provide patient education for self-management
• Monitor treatment response and adjust therapy to optimize asthma control