AE-C Prep and Review: Mastering Asthma Education: A Comprehensive Review for the AE-C Certification and Clinical Excellence

DESCRIPTION: 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.

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.

Become Certified. Stay Ahead. Lead in Asthma Education. 

(CE Information and Course Outline Below)

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

• Pathophysiology
• Factors Contributing to Acute and Chronic Asthma

Section 3: Assessment and Management

• History from an Individual with Asthma
• Physical Signs in an Individual with Asthma
• Objective Measures
• Medications I
• Biologics
• Other Asthma Medications and Vaccines
• Smoking Cessation
• Medications II
• Questions and Discussion

Section 4: Patient Education and Self-Management

• Delivery Devices – Lecture and Hands-On
• Behavioral and Environmental Modifications
• Asthma Self-Management and Educational Plan (Cultural Care)
• Educational Needs
• Written Asthma Action Plan
• Periodic Re-evaluation of the Written Asthma Action Plan

Section 5: Program Planning

• Needs Assessment
• Program Development
• Program Implementation

Section 6: Evaluation and Collaboration

• Program Evaluation
• Professional Partnerships

Section 7: Application and Integration

• Putting It All Together – Case Study
• Questions and Discussion