Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ACAPN
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Define capnography and identify its uses and benefits.
Identify the differences between normal and abnormal waveform readings and their implications.
Describe collaborations between nursing and respiratory therapy in the care of an individual with comprised respiratory function.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: An Overview of Capnography
The Basics of Capnography
Capnography Uses
Review
Summary
Section 3: Normal and Abnormal Waveforms
Capnography Waveforms
Review
Summary
Section 4: Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Collaboration
Collaborations
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
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Writer: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Subject Matter Expert: Rebecca Hall
Rebecca has 8 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Her expertise range from working with the neonatal population to the adult intensive care population. With this experience, Rebecca has traveled the country assisting many different hospitals including medical-surgical floors and various ICUs during the COVID pandemic.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; 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.