Asthma Pharmacology
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify and discuss the long-term and short-acting medications used in the management of asthma.
- Explain the various routes of administration used with medications for asthma.
- Discuss special issues regarding asthma-patient medications.
- Identify the key factors regarding asthma-patient education.
- Identify and discuss the key factors associated with long-term management of asthma.
- Explain what is meant by the “step” approach to gaining control of asthma.
- Identify and discuss the key points associated with managing exacerbations of asthma.
Bioterrorism: Anthrax, Botulism, Plague & Smallpox
Identify and discuss the history, epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of:
- Anthrax
- Smallpox
- Botulism
- Plague
COPD: The Gold Report
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain what the Gold Report is, and discuss its importance to health care professionals treating COPD.
- Identify the “working” definition of COPD as provided by the Gold Report.
- Explain the prevalence COPD and the impact it is having on worldwide health.
- Discuss the etiology and epidemiology of COPD, and explain how it is diagnosed.
- Describe the latest international standards presented by the Gold Report regarding prevention, management, and treatment protocols for COPD.
- Identify and discuss the usefulness and side effects of medications currently in use for COPD patients.
Course Materials
607 Asthma Pharmacological Therapy