Asthma Educator Institute is designed for respiratory therapists, nurses and pharmacists with some background in asthma. The course has been developed in accordance with the 1997 American Lung Association/American Thoracic Society Asthma Task Force Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, as well as the 1997 National Institute of Health Asthma Guidelines.

The workshop provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary for the successful assessment and management of patient asthma. It also provides them with the tools and resources to help prepare for the national asthma educator certification exam. For more information, contact Kathy Christian at 262.703.4835 or by e-mail at kchristian@lungwisconsin.org.

Counting On You…Responding to Kids with Asthma teaches childcare providers how to identify and manage asthma in children in their care environment. The workshop includes an asthma handbook specifically written for the care provider. For more information, contact Kathy Christian at 262.703.4835 or by e-mail at kchristian@lungwisconsin.org.

Exercise & Asthma For many adults and children with asthma, physical activity can bring on serious asthma attacks if proper precautions are not taken. Workshops and information are available to physical education teachers, recreational coaches and instructors, as well as any adult who supervises children engaging in physical activity. For more information, contact Kathy Christain at 262.703.4835 or by e-mail at kchristian@lungwisconsin.org.