Bronchitis and Pneumonia Management

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-BPM

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Describe the strategies to prevent pneumonia.
Explain the special care required for individuals with pneumonia or bronchitis.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Pneumonia

The Respiratory System

Respiratory System Disorders

Types of Pneumonia

Causes of Pneumonia

Signs and Symptoms

Assessment

Preventing Hospital Readmissions

Management

Nursing Care

Prevention

Review

Summary

Section 3: Acute Bronchitis

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN

Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field.  She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.