FAQ

What is the Asthma Educator Institute?

The American Lung Association Asthma Educator Institute is a two-day preparatory course for those qualified to take the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) examination. Developed in January 2003, the Asthma Educator Institute was recently updated to reflect the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma.

The curriculum covers the content outlined in the NAECB Candidate Handbook and includes case reviews, hands-on skills demonstration and practice. The course is delivered by asthma experts from your community, including Certified Asthma Educators (AE-C).

How do I sign up?

You can register online by choosing the Register option in the navigation at the top of this page.

Registration is $300. This includes tuition, continuing education, study materials, breakfast, breaks and lunch on both days.

What Topics Are Covered?

Day 1: 8:30am- 4:00pm

Asthma Overview
Education Principles for a Partnership in Asthma Care
Factors Contributing to Asthma Exacerbations
Diagnosis, Assessment & Monitoring of Asthma
Spirometry

Day 2: 8:30am- 4:00pm

Asthma Management Treatments
Asthma Medicine Devices & Demonstration
Barriers to Adherence & Compliance: Behavioral, cultural, and other challenges
Asthma Action Plan: Management Plan Developmen
Your Role As an Asthma Educator: Professional Issues/Professional Practices
Exam Preparation

Who Should Attend the Institute?

The following health care providers are highly recommended to take this course:

Nurses | Masters Prepared or C.H.E.S. Health Educators
Respiratory Therapists | Social Workers
Pharmacists | AE-C's preparing for recertification