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.

Will continuing education units be offered?

This program has been approved for continuing education units for nursing professionals, respiratory therapy professionals, and pharmacists.

Nursing

In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC Credit Designation Nurses

The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 12.75 contact hours.

This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.

Rush University is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000272), occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social work (159.001203), nutrition, speech-audiology, and psychology by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

Rush University designates this live activity for 12.75 Continuing Education credit(s).

Respiratory Care

This program has been approved for a maximum of 12.5 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course #149816000.

Are scholarships available to cover the cost of registration?

Yes, if you are unable to pay the full price please contact La Toija Snodgrass.