Pediatric: O2 Therapy for the Child/Adolescent

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-POTCA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Respiratory Needs of the Child and Adolescent

Respiratory Pathophysiology

Common Acute Respiratory Conditions

Common Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Review

Summary

Section 3: Respiratory Assessment

Physical Assessment

Indications for Oxygen Use

Signs and Symptoms of Oxygen Requirement

Review

Summary

Section 4: Oxygen Therapy in Children

Home Oxygen Therapy

Airway Management and Emergency Response

Impacts of Oxygen Use

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 19 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." 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.

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