Asthma Educator Institute is designed for respiratory therapists, nurses and pharmacists with some background in asthma. The course has been revised in accordance with the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, EPR 3 updated in August 2007.

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.

Scholarship Award Program
Asthma Educator Institute and National Asthma Educator Certification Exam
Awarding 8 individual scholarships (2 in Wisconsin) - $495 each

Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have experience working with individuals with asthma, work in underserved areas or populations, meet all examination eligibility requirements and live within Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin or Minnesota. Within each of these states, two (2) professionals will be awarded scholarships to cover the cost of the tuition fee for attending the American Lung Association Asthma Educator Institute prep course ($200 each) and testing fees for the certification exam ($295 each). These scholarships were created to provide assistance for individuals pursuing their national asthma educator certification. The funding for these scholarships is made possible through an educational grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5.

Please click here for application.