HH104 - COPD (2.0 HR)
The direct care home health aide will enhance her knowledge of COPD and the techniques needed to care for the individual who has this condition.
Purpose: The direct care home health aide will enhance her knowledge of COPD and the techniques needed to care for the individual who has this condition. Objectives: 1. Discuss COPD; 2. Explore the respiratory system; 3. Explain caring for the client with COPD; 4. List safety precautions for oxygen therapy in the home; 5. Discuss pulmonary rehabilitation. Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 2.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.