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National Asthma Training Curriculum

The National Asthma Training Curriculum (NATC) is a CD-ROM created through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is intended to provide information for the public health workforce on asthma. The training program is divided into the following six modules:

  • Pathophysiology and Diagnosis (Module I)
  • Asthma Management (Module II)
  • Epidemiology (Module III)
  • Asthma Surveillance (Module IV)
  • Asthma Education for the Patient, Provider and the Public (Module V)
  • Administration of Asthma within Public Health (Module VI)

To order a copy, contact the Public Health Foundation at 1-877-252-1200 (US) or 301-645-7773 (International) 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT. You may also purchase a copy through the online bookstore at http://bookstore.phf.org/prod366.htm.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: You must complete a review test to obtain continuing education credits. The test is located on the CDC/ATSDR Continuing Education website at http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtnonline/.
Available Credits: CME 8.5; CNE 10.2; CEU .85; CHES 8.

 

Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure for Your Patients: Practical Office Counseling Techniques
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) has created an online continuing education program on reducing secondhand smoke exposure funded through an educational grant from US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Use Motivational Interviewing and the 5 A’s Approach to Smoking Intervention in the Pediatric Office Setting
  • Promote Smoke Free Homes in Their Practice (Systems Change)
  • Address Special Populations

A maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (1.0 CME per module) are available.
 
For more information or to register, visit: http://www.kidslivesmokefree.org/cme/
 
For more information on other statewide and local asthma activities, view the Asthma Program’s newsletter, Breathe In, Breathe Out.