Program Description:
The respiratory care program for Registered Nurses focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia.
Additional Information:
- Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
- Approximate Course Hours: Six 10 hour courses (60 hours total)
- Micro-course #1 - Philosophy of Nursing and Common Respiratory Disease Part 1
- Micro-course #2 - Philosophy of Nursing and Common Respiratory Disease Part 2
- Micro-course #3 - Pharmacology in Respiratory Care
- Micro-course #4 - Diagnostic Tools in Respiratory Care
- Micro-course #5 - Care of the Pediatric Respiratory Care Client
- Micro-course #6 - Interpretation of Blood Gases
Earn a Micro-Credential:
You will earn a micro-credential after completing all of the micro-courses in this package. You can learn more about our micro-credentials and micro-courses on our website.
Who Should Attend:
- Registered Nurses who want to specialize in Respiratory Care
Course Fees:
- Micro-course #1 - Philosophy of Nursing and Common Respiratory Disease Part 1 - $199
- Micro-course #2 - Philosophy of Nursing and Common Respiratory Disease Part 2 - $199
- Micro-course #3 - Pharmacology in Respiratory Care - $199
- Micro-course #4 - Diagnostic Tools in Respiratory Care - $199
- Micro-course #5 - Care of the Pediatric Respiratory Care Client - $199
- Micro-course #6 - Interpretation of Blood Gases - $199
Registration:
Micro-Course Offerings:
This course focuses on the philosophy of nursing as it relates to the respiratory client. Furthermore, the fundamentals of pathophysiology will be reviewed and common respiratory diseases will be introduced. Opportunities are provided for learners to integrate new and concurrent learning in regards to the philosophy of nursing as it applies to respiratory clients.
This course focuses on exploring various respiratory diseases. A case study approach will be used to facilitate understanding of the nursing care involved in caring for the client suffering from various degrees of respiratory disease.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of pharmacology and the assessment and management of pain and symptoms commonly experienced by a client with respiratory disease. Opportunities are provided for learners to reflect on the application of pain and symptom management. New and concurrent learning is integrated.
This course focuses on the study of various respiratory diagnostic tools available to health practitioners. Opportunities are provided for learners to integrate new and concurrent learning.
This course focuses on the study of various respiratory diseases that affect the pediatric client. Opportunities are provided for learners to integrate new and concurrent learning.
This course focuses on study and analysis of blood gases that affect respiratory clients. Opportunities are provided for learners to integrate new and concurrent learning.
Upcoming Course Offerings:
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