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We offer Continuing Education Courses that have been approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care. We provide a variety of courses, including those specifically focused on PFT, NPS, and Asthma content. These courses meet the requirements of the NBRC's Credentialing Management Program (CMP) as Online Education. Our TMC Preparation Course focuses exclusively on the content outline. This emphasis on content ensures that individual candidates have all the resources needed to succeed when challenging the TMC. Respiratory Programs have many options when using our TMC Course resources. Our RespiraLearn is a inovative study aid designed for students. This resource offers various methods to engage and enhance understanding of respiratory topics. We offer Program Faculty a unique platform. This educational resource opens up endless opportunities. It adapts and grows with each class, serving as a valuable supplement for faculty to present and deliver classroom content. Our mission is to provide the educational resources to meet the professional needs of current and future Respiratory Therapists.
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Vaping Myths Facts and Health Implications
Category: Continuing Education
3 CEUs with Certificate $6.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2025. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Description: The growing trend of vaping, positioned as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, raises significant public health alarms, especially among the youth misled by its perceived harmlessness. This Continuing Education Unit (CEU) aims to equip healthcare professionals, particularly respiratory therapists, with a deep understanding of vaping's health risks, including its contribution to respiratory and cardiovascular issues, its dangers during pregnancy, and the addict…
Comprehensive Understanding and Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Category: Continuing Education
2 CEU's with Certificate $4.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2025. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Outline: I. Introduction to Atrial Fibrillation (AF) A. Definition and prevalence of AF B. Impact on morbidity and mortality C. Importance of comprehensive understanding for healthcare professionals II. Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart A. Structure of the heart  …
Pathology of Pneumonia
Category: Continuing Education
3 CEUs with certificate $6.00 This CEU is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Overview The pathology of pneumonia involves the invasion of the lungs, inflammation, fluid accumulation, alveolar damage, and repair and resolution. The severity and outcome of the infection can vary based on factors such as the underlying cause, the individual's overall health, and the presence of any underlying medical conditions. The course also covers the methods used to diagnose pneumonia, including physical examination, sputum culture, blood tests, pulse oximetry, a…
Asthma Diagnosis & Management
Category: Continuing Education
4 CEUs with certificate $8.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Overview Asthma is increasingly common, and Respiratory Therapists will encounter patients with the condition. The purpose of this course is to provide the Respiratory Therapist with up-to-date, accurate information regarding the diagnosis and management of asthma and long-term outcomes for those with the condition. Learning Objectives 1. Summarize the history of asthma, including current definitions. 2. Describe the impact of asthma both globally …
ECG The Basics
Category: Continuing Education
3 CEUs with Certificate $6.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Overview A standard 12-lead ECG provides views of the heart in both the frontal and horizontal planes and views the surfaces of the left ventricle from 12 different angles. Multiple views of the heart can provide useful information for the Respiratory Therapist in critical and non-critical situations. Course Objective This course will provide Respiratory Therapist’s with a sequential approach to viewing, interrupting, and understanding the individual patient’s he…
Newborn Assessment
Category: Continuing Education
2 CEUs with Certificate $4.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Overview The purpose of newborn assessment is to assess the physical health of newborn babies and to ensure that they developed normally. This includes assessing their physical growth, assessing the overall health of their organs, performing physical examinations, and monitoring their vital signs. Additionally, a newborn assessment can help identify any potential health problems or abnormalities, so that they can be addressed early on. It can also provide a baseline …
Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Disorders
Category: Continuing Education
3 CEUs with certificate $6.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Objective This course will introduce/review various diseases and disorders that affect the newborn and the pediatric patient. Many perinatal disorders affect the respiratory system. Some disorders are developmental abnormalities of the heart, lungs, or airways; some are caused by prematurity; some are caused by problems during labor and delivery, and some are caused by treatments. Course Outline 1.&…
Respiratory Disorders
Category: Continuing Education
4 CEUs with Certificate $8.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Objectives: 1. Occupational lung diseases manifestations and therapeutic measures 2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) manifestations and therapeutic measures 3. Acute bronchitis manifestations and therapeutic measures 4. Pneumonia manifestations and therapeutic measures 5. Tubercu…
PFT- INTRODUCTION TO PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING
Category: Continuing Education
3 CEU's with certificate $6.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care, expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Objective This course is an introduction/review for Respiratory Therapists. Respiratory Therapists are involved in both performing pulmonary function testing and helping the physician interpret the results. They also help to determine what should be done in response to the results. Course Outline 1. Describe the general purpose of performing pulmonary function tests (PFTs). 2. Identify the situations in which PFTs are indicated. 3…
PFT - Lung Volumes & Diffusing Gases
Category: Continuing Education
3 CEUs with Certificate $6.00 This CEU is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Course Overview This course covers the basics of lung volumes and diffusing gases. Participants will learn about the different volumes of air that are present in the lungs, including tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, residual volume, and inspiratory capacity. Participants will also learn about how gases are diffused into and out of the lungs and the role of diffusion gradient in the process. Additionally, participants will learn about the physiology of gas exchange in the lu…
Smoking Cessation & Respiratory Therapy
Category: Continuing Education
4 CEUs with Certificate $8.00 This course is approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and expires Dec 31, 2024. This course meets the NBRC’s Credentialing Management Program (CMP) Online Education requirements as outlined in Option One (review the handout). Overview This course provides a comprehensive clinical overview of tobacco smoke in primary care and public health. It addresses core competencies as well as knowledge, assessment, and treatment-based competencies of healthcare providers. It covers the history of tobacco, epidemiology of tobacco use, tobacco smoke metabolism, dependence, treatment, and relapse. It also addresses complications associated with direct and indirect exposure to tobacco smoke, effects of prenatal expos…
RespiraLearn Portal
Category: Student Resources
RCPed.org offers a comprehensive range of resources tailored to support respiratory students in accessing supplementary tools. These tools have been specifically developed to aid students in comprehending various therapy modalities and addressing challenging subject matter. Designed in a responsive format use on your phone, IPAD, or computer. With a duration of 180 days at $25.00 a little more than $4.00 a month.
Sample Course
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A limited sample of the course for your review.
TMC Preparation Course
Category: Student Resources
Dive into a unique educational experience with our TMC Preparation Course, meticulously crafted to align with your individual learning requirements. This innovative course helps you swiftly pinpoint and strengthen your areas of weakness through a personalized study strategy. Our efficiently designed modules direct you to the vital content and study aids, streamlining your study process and focusing on areas that need the most attention. This course provides you with a comprehensive array of learning tools on an easy-to-navigate digital platform. You'll have access to a vast range of resources, including detailed thematic modules, unlimited diagnostic quizzes, practice tests, and predictive exams, all aimed at deepening your understanding of the material. With an accessible price of just $…
SAMPLE PLATFORM
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This Practice Platform is designed to demonstrate the capabilities and possibilities as an additional resource for your students.
SKYCTC CLASS 2025
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