Washington DC Respiratory Therapy Continuing Education
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Washington DC RT Full CE Requirement 8-Hour Package
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Ethical Issues and Decision Making for Respiratory Therapists, 2nd Edition- RT (2 hrs)
The contents of this course include many ethical issues that respiratory therapists and others may encounter in patient care settings. Additional contents include discussions on professional moral dilemmas, ethical theories (e.g., utilitarianism, deontologic ethics (Kantianism), social contract theory, virtue ethics). Examples are used to illustrate principles that guide ethical decision making. Case studies are used throughout this course to reinforce understanding and learning of the essential ethical principles.
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Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals- RT (2 hrs)
This intermediate level course for healthcare professionals is an introduction into the complex crime of human trafficking, with a focus on sex and labor trafficking and the common symptoms and conditions that occur in trafficked persons. The course provides insights into the facts surrounding human trafficking and relevant health risks for the trafficked person.
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Neonatal Respiratory Care: Essential Care, 2nd Edition (2 hrs)
This advanced-level course is designed for the respiratory therapist with a desire to learn more about the development of the fetus, changes that occur during or shortly after birth, and how to assess and treat the newborn. This course starts with the development of the lungs, discussing the stages of development and lung growth, fetal lung fluid, and, of vital importance, surfactant. Lung development and fetal circulation are also covered. Fetal circulation is unique, with three shunts to aid in fetal development. During and shortly after delivery, many changes must occur to allow the neonate to smoothly transition to the outside world. It is important to know whether the fetus or mother is at risk for developing problems after birth in order to anticipate such issues. -
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 3rd edition (2 hrs)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a continuing education course designed to provide current information on COPD patients and pulmonary rehabilitation. Key topics in this course include: goals of pulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation program and setting, admission criteria, initial patient evaluation, exercise testing, 6-minute walk test, breathing techniques and chest physical therapy, psychosocial measures, nutritional interventions, collaborative self-management and patient centered, cross-continuum disease management. Pre- and post tests are provided for outcome assessment. A list of current references is available for further reading.
Washington DC Respiratory Therapy Courses
Ethical Issues and Decision Making for Respiratory Therapists, 2nd Edition- RT
Ethical Issues and Decision Making for Respiratory Therapists, 2nd Edition- RT

The contents of this course include many ethical issues that respiratory therapists and others may encounter in patient care settings. Additional contents include discussions on professional moral dilemmas, ethical theories (e.g., utilitarianism, deontologic ethics (Kantianism), social contract theory, virtue ethics). Examples are used to illustrate principles that guide ethical decision making. Case studies are used throughout this course to reinforce understanding and learning of the essential ethical principles.
Ethical Practices with Older Adults, RT
Ethical Practices with Older Adults, RT

Asthma, As a Disease State, 2nd Edition
Asthma, As a Disease State, 2nd Edition

Course Expire Date: July 25, 2021
This is an intermediate-level course geared toward respiratory therapists and all healthcare professionals who care for individuals with asthma. Up-to-date information regarding the definition of asthma, its pathology and interventions are provided.
Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 2nd Edition
Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 2nd Edition

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy: Equipment and Techniques for Airway Suctioning
Bronchial Hygiene Therapy: Equipment and Techniques for Airway Suctioning

Expiration Date: 3/27/2021
This intermediate level course provides a comprehensive presentation of the equipment and techniques used for airway suctioning for respiratory therapists. The indications, contraindications, hazards and complications of suctioning are discussed. Patient assessments before and after the procedure is also presented. A detailed coverage is provided for the suctioning equipment, types of suction catheters, suctioning procedure, open suctioning and closed suctioning. Clinical case study is used to reinforce attainment of learning concepts. Pre-test and post-test questions are used to assess learning outcomes. A list of references is provided as a guide for additional reading.
Contemporary Practice in Secretion Clearance and Hyperinflation
Contemporary Practice in Secretion Clearance and Hyperinflation

Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Healthcare Professionals
Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Healthcare Professionals

Disaster and Mass Casualty Incident Planning Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Disaster and Mass Casualty Incident Planning Guide for Healthcare Professionals

professionals, emergency management, and administrators. The information in this course outlines the initial plans to address a multitude of possible variations of disaster.
Evidence-Based Strategies for Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
Evidence-Based Strategies for Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation

practitioners with current evidence-based strategies for
weaning from mechanical ventilation.
High-Frequency Ventilation of the Newborn
High-Frequency Ventilation of the Newborn

Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals- RT
Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals- RT

This intermediate level course for healthcare professionals is an introduction into the complex crime of human trafficking, with a focus on sex and labor trafficking and the common symptoms and conditions that occur in trafficked persons. The course provides insights into the facts surrounding human trafficking and relevant health risks for the trafficked person.
Infectious Diseases Related to Domestic and International Travel
Infectious Diseases Related to Domestic and International Travel

Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer

This intermediate course presents an overview of lung cancer and updated information for healthcare professionals who work with people who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Management of Common Neuromuscular Disorders, 2nd Edition
Management of Common Neuromuscular Disorders, 2nd Edition

Neonatal Respiratory Care: Essential Care, 2nd Edition
Neonatal Respiratory Care: Essential Care, 2nd Edition

This advanced-level course is designed for the respiratory therapist with a desire to learn more about the development of the fetus, changes that occur during or shortly after birth, and how to assess and treat the newborn. This course starts with the development of the lungs, discussing the stages of development and lung growth, fetal lung fluid, and, of vital importance, surfactant. Lung development and fetal circulation are also covered. Fetal circulation is unique, with three shunts to aid in fetal development. During and shortly after delivery, many changes must occur to allow the neonate to smoothly transition to the outside world. It is important to know whether the fetus or mother is at risk for developing problems after birth in order to anticipate such issues.
Nicotine Addiction: From Tobacco to E-Cigarettes
Nicotine Addiction: From Tobacco to E-Cigarettes

This intermediate-level course begins with a history of tobacco, its availability, and the health effects of tobacco products, then progresses to a detailed discussion on the key aspects of e-cigarettes. The main goal of this course is to provide factual information on tobacco as well as the development, features, use, and positive and negative health effects of e-cigarettes. At the end of this course, clinicians will be able to compare the harms and benefits of tobacco cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep Disorders, 2nd Edition- RT
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep Disorders, 2nd Edition- RT

This intermediate level course is designed to provide current knowledge to respiratory therapists and other healthcare p rofessionals regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep disorders.
Physiology of Acid-Base Balance and Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation: A Systemic Review
Physiology of Acid-Base Balance and Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation: A Systemic Review

Preventing Medical Errors and Promoting Patient Safety, 2nd Edition
Preventing Medical Errors and Promoting Patient Safety, 2nd Edition

Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition
Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition

Pulmonary Edema, 2nd Edition
Pulmonary Edema, 2nd Edition

Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 3rd edition
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 3rd edition

Tracheotomy, Updated
Tracheotomy, Updated
