Determining Characteristics that Increase Success on The National Asthma Educator Certification Exam

Determining Characteristics that Increase Success on The National Asthma Educator Certification Exam
Author: Karen Kain
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2010
Genre: Asthma
ISBN:

The National Astma Educator Certification Board, Inc. (NAECB) is a voluntary health certifying board created in 2001 to evaluate the professional competence of asthma educators. The primary purpose of the NAECB is to prepare and conduct examinations to test the qualifications of candidates for certification as asthma educators. Certification is voluntary and is not required by law for employment in the field, although some agencies may use AE-C® certification as a basis for employment, job promotions, salary increases, or other considerations. The mission of the NAECB is to promote optimal asthma management and quality of life among individuals with asthma and their families and communities by advancing excellence in asthma education through the Certified Asthma Educator process. The purpose of this study is to improve asthma curriculum and ultmately help candidates taking the National Asthma Educator Certification Exam by examining characteristics of participants who have successfully passed the assessment. Characteristics include profession, number of hours worked per week in asthma education, years experience as an asthma educator, primary practice setting, location of primary practice setting, and highest level of education received. As of September 2010, 3,264 participants have taken the National Asthma Educator Certification Exam. The national pass rate is approximately 67% for first time candidates. Using a regression analysis, the results indicated that a registered pharmacist with a master's degree who works 25-32 hours per week in a physician office and who has been providing asthma education for 6-10 years would be the ideal candidate to pass the exam. In addition to analyzing data from the NAECB certification examination, this paper also reviews certification examinations in CTE and future considerations for those examinations.

Naecb Exam Secrets Study Guide: Naecb Test Review for the National Asthma Educator Certification Board Examination

Naecb Exam Secrets Study Guide: Naecb Test Review for the National Asthma Educator Certification Board Examination
Author: Naecb Exam Secrets Test Prep
Publisher: Mometrix Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781610721844

NAECB Exam Secrets helps you ace the National Asthma Educator Certification Board Examination, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive NAECB Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. NAECB Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to NAECB Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review with: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Comprehensive sections covering: Respiratory System, Regulation of Respiration, Goblet cells, Mucociliary Escalator, Sputum, Environment Predisposes Asthma, Epidemiological Data Trends for Asthma, Asthma Exacerbation, Long-term Airway Remodeling, Bronchoconstrictor Stimuli, Chronic Allergic Rhinitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Nonstandard Pharmacological Treatments, Status Asthmaticus, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Fatal asthma, Dyspnea, Role of T Lymphocytes, Acute Rhinosinusitis, Macrophages in Inflammation, Therapy Resistant Asthma, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Therapy-resistant Asthma, Asthma Management Plans, Long-acting Beta-agonists, Coughing to Asthma Pathology, and much more...

Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice

Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice
Author: Dean R. Hess
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 1397
Release: 2011-02-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 144966606X

A new edition of the classic text, Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Second Edition is a truly authoritative text for respiratory care students who desire a complete and up to date exploration of the technical and professional aspects of respiratory care. With foundations in evidence-based practice, this essential text reviews respiratory assessment, respiratory therapeutics, respiratory diseases, basic sciences and their application to respiratory care, the respiratory care profession, and much more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Asthma, Health and Society

Asthma, Health and Society
Author: Andrew Harver
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2010-03-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0387782850

Asthma, Health, and Society A Public Health Perspective Edited by Andrew Harver, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte Harry Kotses, Ohio University, Athens Asthma, Health, and Society is a comprehensive, current resource on this complex disease—its scope, human costs, and management—from a combined social ecology/public health perspective. This important and unique book proposes a concerted, multifaceted response and sets out the foundation for shaping this response, comprising individual and large-scale assessment, education, advocacy, and multiple forms of intervention. In clear, authoritative detail enhanced by figures, graphs, and references, contributors explain where universal standards need to be set, alliances need to be built (such as among agencies and institutions in a community), and what is currently known about: Pathophysiology, epidemiology, and social impact of asthma. Genetic and environmental factors; protective factors and risk markers. Effects in women, minorities, children, teens, and elders. Medical management, self-management, and home monitoring. Evidence-based interventions at the family, school, and community levels. Screening guidelines, compliance issues, and more. In the absence of a cure or clear-cut causes, Asthma, Health, and Society offers the most robust compilation of practical knowledge on its subject to benefit the range of public health and asthma professionals, researchers, teachers, and students

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care - E-Book

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care - E-Book
Author: Brian K. Walsh
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2022-08-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032379310X

Master the principles and skills of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children! Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in the assessment and treatment of respiratory disorders in children. Clear, full-color coverage simplifies the concepts of respiratory care while emphasizing clinical application. Reflecting the changing face of this profession, this edition unpacks care strategies with coverage of the newest treatment algorithms, interventions, mechanical ventilation technologies, and more. From an expert team of contributors led by Brian K. Walsh, an experienced respiratory therapist and researcher, this text is an excellent study tool for the NBRC’s Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty examination. Authoritative, evidence-based content covers all of the major topics of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children, including both theory and application, with an emphasis on an entry-level BS degree. Nearly 500 full-color illustrations — plus clear tables and graphs — make it easier to understand key concepts. Case studies include a brief patient history and questions for each, showing how concepts apply to the more difficult areas of care for neonatal and pediatric disorders. Complete test preparation is provided through coverage of all the content in the matrix for the 2020 NBRC neonatal/pediatric specialty (NPS) credentialing exam. Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter break down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditions. Key Points at the end of each chapter summarize the more important information in a bulleted format. Assessment Questions at the end of each chapter are written in the NBRC multiple-choice style as found on the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) exam, helping you become familiar with the NBRC testing format. Glossary makes it easy to find definitions of all of the book’s key terminology. Answers to assessment and case study questions are provided on the Evolve website. NEW! Logical, easy-to-use organization divides the content into three sections of 1) Neonatal, 2) Pediatrics, and 3) Neonatal and Pediatric combined, mirroring the academic approach of most respiratory care programs. NEW! Updated content reflects the new matrix for the 2020 NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) exam. NEW! Assessment Questions at the end of each chapter are updated to reflect the changes to the 2020 NBRC exam. NEW! Additional treatment algorithms of care are added to relevant chapters.

Health Professions Education

Health Professions Education
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2003-07-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 030913319X

The Institute of Medicine study Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001) recommended that an interdisciplinary summit be held to further reform of health professions education in order to enhance quality and patient safety. Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality is the follow up to that summit, held in June 2002, where 150 participants across disciplines and occupations developed ideas about how to integrate a core set of competencies into health professions education. These core competencies include patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. This book recommends a mix of approaches to health education improvement, including those related to oversight processes, the training environment, research, public reporting, and leadership. Educators, administrators, and health professionals can use this book to help achieve an approach to education that better prepares clinicians to meet both the needs of patients and the requirements of a changing health care system.

Improving Healthcare Quality in Europe Characteristics, Effectiveness and Implementation of Different Strategies

Improving Healthcare Quality in Europe Characteristics, Effectiveness and Implementation of Different Strategies
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2019-10-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9264805907

This volume, developed by the Observatory together with OECD, provides an overall conceptual framework for understanding and applying strategies aimed at improving quality of care. Crucially, it summarizes available evidence on different quality strategies and provides recommendations for their implementation. This book is intended to help policy-makers to understand concepts of quality and to support them to evaluate single strategies and combinations of strategies.

Nps Exam Secrets Study Guide: Nps Test Review for the Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination

Nps Exam Secrets Study Guide: Nps Test Review for the Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination
Author: Nps Exam Secrets Test Prep
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781610723138

NPS Exam Secrets helps you ace the Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive NPS Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. NPS Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to NPS Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive Content review including: Metered Dose Inhaler, Pediatric Patient, Ventilator Circuit, Hemoglobin, Sepsis, Respiratory Therapist, Arterial Blood Gas, Patent Airway, Catheter, Tracheostomy Tube, Endotracheal, Peak Inspiratory Pressure, Positive End Expiratory Pressure, Mean Airway Pressure, Ventilated Patient, Respiratory Distress, Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, Tetralogy of Fallot, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Mild Respiratory Distress, Pneumonia, Lung Compliance, Bacterial Pathogens, Oxyhood, Oxygen Tent, Sympathomimetic Drugs, Parasympatholytics, Nitric Oxide (No) Therapy, Manual Resuscitation Bags, Barotraumas, Artificial Airways, Tracheostomy, Suctioning, Chest Physiotherapy, Extracorporeal Life Support, Heliox Therapy, and much more...

The Impact of School Infrastructure on Learning

The Impact of School Infrastructure on Learning
Author: Peter Barrett
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2019-02-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1464813787

'The Impact of School Infrastructure on Learning: A Synthesis of the Evidence provides an excellent literature review of the resources that explore the areas of focus for improved student learning, particularly the aspiration for “accessible, well-built, child-centered, synergetic and fully realized learning environments.†? Written in a style which is both clear and accessible, it is a practical reference for senior government officials and professionals involved in the planning and design of educational facilities, as well as for educators and school leaders. --Yuri Belfali, Head of Division, Early Childhood and Schools, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills This is an important and welcome addition to the surprisingly small, evidence base on the impacts of school infrastructure given the capital investment involved. It will provide policy makers, practitioners, and those who are about to commission a new build with an important and comprehensive point of reference. The emphasis on safe and healthy spaces for teaching and learning is particularly welcome. --Harry Daniels, Professor of Education, Department of Education, Oxford University, UK This report offers a useful library of recent research to support the, connection between facility quality and student outcomes. At the same time, it also points to the unmet need for research to provide verifiable and reliable information on this connection. With such evidence, decisionmakers will be better positioned to accurately balance the allocation of limited resources among the multiple competing dimensions of school policy, including the construction and maintenance of the school facility. --David Lever, K-12 Facility Planner, Former Executive Director of the Interagency Committee on School Construction, Maryland Many planners and designers are seeking a succinct body of research defining both the issues surrounding the global planning of facilities as well as the educational outcomes based on the quality of the space provided. The authors have finally brought that body of evidence together in this well-structured report. The case for better educational facilities is clearly defined and resources are succinctly identified to stimulate the dialogue to come. We should all join this conversation to further the process of globally enhancing learning-environment quality! --David Schrader, AIA, Educational Facility Planner and Designer, Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)