Online CEU Courses

This course examines the respiratory changes observed in overweight patients, shedding light on the implications of excess body weight on respiratory function. With obesity rates on the rise globally, understanding the impact of excess weight on the respiratory system becomes crucial in addressing the associated health risks.

Come unlock the secrets of the extraordinary spinal column, guardian of our mobility and vital bodily functions. Join us in this captivating course as we uncover the profound significance of spinal cord injuries and their intricate relationship with our breath and well-being.

Did you know America's top three traumas are crashes, falls and bullets? And that trauma is the #1 cause of death before age 45! Prepare to learn all this and more as a wise MD shares with us with years of knowledge about how to help our trauma patients.

How friendly is too friendly in the patient -healthcare provider relationship? Learn about the importance of boundaries in the healthcare field and the sometimes fine ethical line posed by some patient - provider interactions.

Tuberculosis is making a comeback all around the world..including here in the United States. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of TB including common chest x-ray findings with examples.
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Come refresh your memory about these restrictive and obstructive chronic progressive lung diseases that affect many of our patients. It will help you become a more informed and better respiratory therapists for your patients!

Ethics, Ethics, Ethics! An increasingly needed subject for the complex world in which we live and work. This course is required in the following states: Washington DC, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Texas and many more.

Ever thought about nebulizing more than the usual respiratory medications? It's being done in studies and hospitals around the nation. Read a therapist's first hand account of how different medications are being delivered in aerosolized form.

Take the mystery out of Nitric Oxide! Learn how nitric oxide is being tested and used all over the world to treat newborns and adults with pulmonary hypertension, ARDS, and even COPD. Learn proper dosages and possible dangers associated with the use of this mysterious messenger.

A chronic respiratory disease that affects approximately 235 million people around the world many of them children. As RT's we need to be aware of the causes and treatments used to treat this common disease.

Narcotics are a growing problem in the United States with Americans being the biggest consumers in the world. Learn 25 important facts about narcotics and follow a case study that brings these facts to life.

Diabetes is growing at an alarming rate throughout the world! Learn to recognize the causes and treatments for this common disease that may affect many of your respiratory patients.

Hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes and terrorist attacks can put an enormous strain on the healthcare system. Learn how you and your hospital can be better prepared!

Should you agree to a 'friend' request from a patient? Should you tweet about the 'strange' case you saw in the ER today? With the rise of social media to permeate every aspect of society now is the time to find out about these and other ethical concerns involving social media.

Learn not only the theory behind APRV but also the clinical application of this advanced mode of ventilation. This report will teach you what you need to know to better care for your patients!

Pulmonary Embolism has been called "The Silent Killer" for good reason. Learn why some of your patients may at be risk for developing this life threatening event and some of the warning signs that could save their life.

Since it's introduction to the world in 1981, the HIV virus has now infected an estimated 60 million people! Discover how this virus enters the body, how it renders the immune system almost powerless, and common myths associated with this deadly virus. Meets state of Florida requirements.

With approximately 100,000 new cases of MRSA reported every year it is important to stay up to date on how this bacteria is spread, how it is treated and most importantly how it can be prevented. Read this module and stay up to date in the ongoing efforts to combat this deadly bacteria.

Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be tricky to diagnose in our patients. In this module you will learn common sources of carbon monoxide plus signs, symptoms and treatment options for your patients that present with carbon monoxide poisoning.

Heart disease accounts for more deaths than Malaria, Tuberculosis and AIDS combined! It is the #1 cause of deaths in the USA and the world. Learn all about heart disease and what signs and symptoms to look out for that may help save your patients.

Hospital-acquired infections can pose serious consequences for patients under our care. Learn the basic principles of infection control that will help you avoid being the link between the virus and the patient. This course is a state required ceu course in New Jersey.

Learn about this 'common' disease that still kills over fifty thousand people a year and infects a million more in America alone. Written by an E.R doctor with over 35 years experience, he will shares many tips to help you recognize and treat pneumonia.

Have you ever wondered how a chest tube really works? Wonder no more. After reading this report you will get a clearer understanding of how a chest tube works, common mistakes and how to trouble shoot one if necessary.

With more than 15 million Americans currently living with COPD it becomes imperative that we learn everything we can about this chronic lung disease. This report will cover everything you need to know to better help your patients.

Medical errors cost the healthcare system millions of dollars every year and cause unnecessary pain and suffering in the patient. Learn how to prevent common medical errors. This course is a state required CEU course in Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.

This module will review the laws and rules for respiratory therapist in Florida and how they relate to each other. Approved by the Respiratory Board of Florida #50-18941 and the AARC! Required CEU in the state of Florida.

As respiratory therapists we mainly deal with the lungs and the airways and invariably we will face a patient with a pneumothorax! Come learn the dynamics of a pneumothorax, how to diagnose them and possible treatment options.

Learn the basics of NG and stomach tubes that every RT should know. From their placement, their purpose for being there to possible complications the patient may experience.

Obstructive sleep apnea is considered one of the most common sleep/breathing disorders in America. Find out the cause, signs and symptoms, complications and the different treatment options available including positive airway pressure, surgical and non-surgical options and behavioral therapy.
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After September 11th, the world as we knew it changed and with it came a new form of warfare that threatens Western civilization as we know it. From nerve gas, biological agents and the devastation of nuclear weapons this report covers all the new weapons in this modern warfare and how you can be prepared!

Some of our most cherished patients as respiratory therapist are our cystic fibrosis patients. With modern advances in medicine many of these patients are living longer than ever. Learn what causes this disease and common therapies used to treat it. Your patients will love you for it!

Required course in Pennsylvania for renewal of license. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State and the Department of Human Services approved this course for 2 continuing education hours to meet mandated reporting (Acts 31) license requirements. We will report your credits to the PA State website. Our PA CE Provider number is: CACE000062. It is also approved by the AARC for 2 CRCE credits.

Gun shot wounds, stabbings, broken ribs from car accidents and much more will be discussed in this excellent report. Learn valuable 'tips' on dealing with these injuries from an ER doctor who spent 35 years treating patients with acute chest injuries.

The lungs - those wonderfully complex organs that allow all human beings to breath and have life. Come learn and remember some important information about the human lungs that will make you a better respiratory therapists.

Approved for Texas and Florida. Human trafficking has been called the "modern day slavery" of our time. Learn about this tragedy that affects millions around the world, how to identify a victim and how to help them. Required in Florida and Texas