Evidence in Action: The AAE Journal Club

We are excited to launch Evidence in Action: The AAE Journal Club! Join colleagues from across the country as we begin a new series dedicated to discussing the latest research in asthma, allergy, and pulmonology and exploring how evidence can be translated into everyday clinical practice.

Join Us for Our Inaugural AAE Journal Club!

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

8:00 PM Eastern Time
7:00 PM Central Time
6:00 PM Mountain Time
5:00 PM Pacific Time

THERE IS NO FEE TO ATTEND

The Rhinovirus Puzzle: Linking Virus and Host Factors to Childhood Asthma

ACCESS THE ARTICLE HERE

Miranda-Katz, M. R., Gern, J. E., Bochkov, Y. A., & Wilson, J. L. (2026). The rhinovirus puzzle: Linking virus and host factors to childhood asthma.The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 157(4), 787–795. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2026.01.009

The Impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus on Asthma Development and Exacerbation

ACCESS THE ARTICLE HERE

Ma, R., Zhang, C., Zhang, Y., Tan, H., Zhang, Y., Li, Q., Bai, Y., & Sun, X. (2025). The impact of respiratory syncytial virus on asthma development and exacerbation.Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 135(3), 268–275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anai.2025.05.011

Speaker:

Karen L. Gregory, DNP, APRN, CNS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC
Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic
Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing

We hope you'll join us as we kick off the inaugural meeting of Evidence in Action: The AAE Journal Club!

The AAE is dedicated to supporting the asthma educational needs of Community Health Workers by providing a comprehensive training program based on the national asthma guidelines. The AAE Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker program was carefully designed and reviewed by over 35 asthma educators around the nation to ensure groups receive a high-quality curriculum. It includes five separate teaching modules and concludes with a comprehensive evaluation to earn an AAE Certificate of Completion.

Note: Attendance at all sessions is required to receive accreditation. 

Session 1:  Sept 28, 2026 12:00pm-3:00pm ET

Session 2:  Sept 30, 2026 12:00pm-3:00pm ET  

Session 3:  Oct 6, 2026 12:00pm-3:00pm ET

Session 4:  Oct 9, 20269:00am-6:00pm ET  INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS 

NOTE: Individuals will schedule a 1 hour time slot on this day to speak one-on-one with our facilitator to complete and meet the requirements of the course.  

Your registration includes reference materials. Please review your registration carefully. Materials will be shipped based on your registration information.

MEETING LINK

Course Goal:

View additional details about our course HERE

The program is designed to prepare entry-level community health workers (CHW) to effectively provide basic asthma management education.  This course is not only for community health workers! The content and objectives are also targeted for Athletic Trainers, School Nurses, LPN's, RN's, CRT's, RT's, insurance providers, and students and any professional that has any interest of involvement with patients or families living with asthma. Certified Asthma Educators (AE-Cs) may find value in this course as professional development to better serve their patient/parent/advocate knowledge. This course will certainly provide useful tools to meeting open communications, adherence, and positive outcomes. *If you are an Asthma Educator, program director, or provider, please contact us for more information on our more advanced education courses. 

Accreditation Statements:

NURSING:  This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with the requirements of the California Board of Registered Nursing. The Association of Asthma Educators is an approved provider (#13605) of continuing education in nursing. This activity meets criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements, and the participant is awarded 10.0 contact hours.

 Join us for an essential session designed to prepare future asthma educators for certification—and empower current educators with the most current, asthma-specific content. This session features the nationally recognized Asthma Educator Certification and Review Course, developed by the Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) to ensure excellence, confidence, and leadership in the field.

Our select faculty;

Karen L. Gregory, DNP, APRN, CNS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC

Dee Mallam, RN , AE-C

Marcia Winston, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC, AE-C

Whether you're getting ready for the AE-C exam or seeking to elevate your impact, this course delivers the tools and insights you need to succeed.

Friday, OCT 2

1:00pm – 6:00pm ET

Saturday, OCT 3 

10:00am – 6:30pm ET

NOTE THE TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN TIME

CE Information and Course Outline Below

Become Certified. Stay Ahead. Lead in Asthma Education. 

FRIDAy OCT 2 

1:00 PM- 6:00 PM ET (10:00AM- 3:00PM PT)

SAT OCT 3

10:00 aM- 6:30 PM ET (7:00AM- 3:30PM PT)

Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction

• Association of Asthma Educators Welcome and Introduction

• NBRC AE-C Exam: Test Taking Skills
• Asthma Statistics

Section 2: Understanding Asthma

Section 3: Assessment and Management

Medications I

• Biologics

• Other Asthma Medications and Vaccines
• Smoking Cessation

Medications II

Questions and Discussion

Section 4: Patient Education and Self-Management

Section 5: Program Planning

Section 6: Evaluation and Collaboration

Section 7: Application and Integration

CAPACITACIÓN SOBRE EL ASMA
ASOCIACIÓN DE EDUCADORES SOBRE EL ASMA
PARA PROMOTORAS Y TRABAJADORES

The AAE is dedicated to supporting the asthma educational needs of Community Health Workers by providing a comprehensive training program based on the national asthma guidelines. The AAE Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker program was carefully designed and reviewed by over 35 asthma educators around the nation to ensure groups receive a high-quality curriculum. It includes five separate teaching modules and concludes with a comprehensive evaluation to earn an AAE Certificate of Completion.

Note: Attendance at all sessions is required to receive accreditation. 

Session 1:  Oct 10, 2026 12:00pm-3:00pm ET

Session 2:  Oct 17, 2026 12:00pm-3:00pm ET  

Session 3:  Oct 31, 2026 12:00pm-3:00pm ET

Session 4:  Nov 7, 2026 9:00am-6:00pm ET  INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS 

NOTE: Individuals will schedule a 1 hour time slot on this day to speak one-on-one with our facilitator to complete and meet the requirements of the course.  

Your registration includes reference materials. Please review your registration carefully. Materials will be shipped based on your registration information.

MEETING LINK

 

Course Goal:

View additional details about our course HERE

The program is designed to prepare entry-level community health workers (CHW) to effectively provide basic asthma management education.  This course is not only for community health workers! The content and objectives are also targeted for Athletic Trainers, School Nurses, LPN's, RN's, CRT's, RT's, insurance providers, and students and any professional that has any interest of involvement with patients or families living with asthma. Certified Asthma Educators (AE-Cs) may find value in this course as professional development to better serve their patient/parent/advocate knowledge. This course will certainly provide useful tools to meeting open communications, adherence, and positive outcomes. *If you are an Asthma Educator, program director, or provider, please contact us for more information on our more advanced education courses. 

Accreditation Statements:

NURSING:  This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with the requirements of the California Board of Registered Nursing. The Association of Asthma Educators is an approved provider (#13605) of continuing education in nursing. This activity meets criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements, and the participant is awarded 10.0 contact hours.