This course provides an introductory exploration of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in pediatric patients, covering the different types of SMA and their clinical manifestations. Particular emphasis is placed on respiratory treatment and management strategies specific to SMA.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-1240200; IACET/0.1
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and review its implications in pediatric patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the different types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and identify the available medications for treatment.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe respiratory treatments and management strategies for pediatric patients diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
Course created on August 19, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Identifying SMA and its pediatric implications |
| 20-35 Minutes | Types of SMA and available medications |
| 35-55 Minutes | Review respiratory treatments and management strategies |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Nadia Boussalham
BS RRT
Nadia Boussalham is a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Nemours Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. With a dual bachelor's degree in Allied Health Respiratory Therapy from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Nadia brings extensive experience working in various departments, including the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, tech-dependent units, and emergency departments. She has demonstrated leadership skills as the lead of the Mentor/Mentee program, a board member of the Delaware Society for Respiratory Care, and an instructor for PALS, NRP, and BLS certifications. Nadia's dedication to patient safety and professional growth is evident through her recognition as a PHIL Award recipient, her accepted AARC research abstracts, and her roles as a nursing orientation educator, PICU Nigeria team member, VAP auditor, and QC I-stat auditor. Additionally, she was named Respiratory Therapist Rookie of the Year, highlighting her exceptional performance early in her career.
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American Association for Respiratory Care
This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 1 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 192599000
CE Broker
Continued Respiratory Therapy is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-30700. This course is offered for 1.0 hours. If you are a licensed respiratory therapist in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Texas, CE Broker may be of interest to you. For Florida respiratory therapists, this course is registered in the Direct Delivery of Respiratory Care Services category.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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