Course:	Asthma 219 on CD
ID:	A219CD
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Asthma on CD

This is the CD version of our Asthma 219 course. Meant for health care professionals (HCP) who wish to learn more about asthma but not to the level required for certification as an asthma educator, the course provides the essential background information needed to enable an HCP to understand asthma and communicate effectively with patients.

The CD course covers the following topics:

• pathophysiology of asthma
• asthma triggers
• asthma medications
• asthma exacerbations, and how to handle them
• questions frequently asked by patients

The Asthma 219 on CD package comes complete with all the material you need. The package contains:

• 4 audio CDs
• a seperate data CD containing lecture information, handouts, and slides
• a textbook - Delivery Devices for Asthma and COPD medication
• a booklet - Environmental Triggers of Asthma
• an Asthma quick-reference chart
• an Emergency Data sheet for asthma
• an Emergency Data sheet for anaphylaxis
• 3-ring binder with dividers, for your notes and printed materials

Each audio CD holds one lecture, about 75 minutes in length. The topics covered in each CD are listed below:

Lecture 1: An introduction to Asthma • anatomy of the respiratory tract • pathophysiology of asthma • role of genetics and environment • risk factors for development of asthma • signs and symptoms of asthma	Lecture 2: Triggers of Asthma • link between allergies and asthma • avoidance/reduction measures for - indoor allergens - outdoor allergens - irritants • exercise and asthma • factors that contribute to severity
Lecture 3: Asthma Medications • classification • side effects of medications • the step approach to treatment • goals of asthma therapy	Lecture 4: The Asthma Exacerbation • acute asthma • the Asthma Action Plan • handling an exacerbation • frequently asked questions

Course learning outcomes

After completing this course, the health care professional will be able to:
1. recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma
2. assess the effect of asthma on the patient
3. explain the medications used in the treatment of asthma
4. list the steps in handling an asthma exacerbation

What’s missing

With one exception, Asthma 219 on CD is identical to our live Asthma 219 telecourse. The only thing missing from Asthma 219 on CD is the interaction – the questions and answers, and discussions – between instructors and participants which occurs during the live course. For a small fee you can book an hour with one of our consultants to ask any questions you may have or to obtain further asthma-related information.

Instructor

Your instructor is Gaynor Govias, one of North America’s leading asthma educators.

Gaynor Govias, BSc, BEd, CAI
Ms Govias is a graduate of the National Respiratory Training Centre (U.K.). She has been a Certified Asthma Instructor since 1994. She was a Director and Vice Chairperson of the National Board, Allergy Asthma Information Association of Canada.

She has provided consulting to North American pharmaceutical companies and training services at national asthma conferences, and has conducted workshops nationally and internationally. She is a certified teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience. She has worked as a consultant in the development of teaching materials, teaching programs and presentation of workshops to both children and adults. She has over 20 years of experience in designing and administering unique educational programs for a variety of special groups.

She is a frequent contributor to The Asthma Education Quarterly, a magazine for asthma educators, and is the author of numerous publications and reference works for asthma educators. She is also co-author of Asthma Education: Principles and Practice.

Continuing Education Contact Hours

The Asthma Education Clinic is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 14165, for 6 contact hours.

To Order the Course

Please phone 1-888-ASTHMA6 (278-4626) to order this course, as this course is not available over the internet ordering system.

Course Fee (USD)

Asthma 219 on CD package (includes shipping to the USA)	$244
- 2-Day Courier Service (to USA, additional fee)	$93

Prices subject to change without notice.