The Pulmonary Function Technology: Pediatrics course was designed to improve the respiratory therapist's knowledge in various aspects of pulmonary function testing specific to infant and pediatric patients.
This course contains five (5) chapters, each with a video-based lecture, 3 question post-chapter quiz, and supplemental readings to enhance your knowledge of the subject matter. After you have watched all 5 videos and completed all of the post-chapter quizzes, you will need to successfully complete the post-course test to earn your CRCE. The post-course test contains 15 questions. A score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
It is recommended, though not required, that you complete the AARC Pulmonary Function Technology: Spirometry course prior to completing this course. The AARC Pulmonary Function Technology: Pediatrics course does not contain a module focused on spirometry.
This course is aproved for 4.50 CRCE
Reviews for Pulmonary Function Technology: Pediatrics:
"I am an experienced critical care RT and have just made the transition to PFT land and this class has taught me more than all the books I've purchased and other webinars combined."
- Discuss the indications for pulmonary function testing in the neonatal population, identify the challenges presented when attempting pulmonary function testing in the neonatal population, and determine appropriate test measurements, procedures, and equipment necessary to obtain various desired pulmonary function results in the neonatal population
- Discuss indications and rationale for pulmonary function testing in patients under the age of 18 years, identify key differences between pediatric and adult pulmonary function testing, identify the differences in equipment between pediatric and adult pulmonary function testing, discuss instruction methods for engaging pediatric patients for quality results, and analyze pulmonary function test results in a systematic fashion