Don’t Procrastinate when it comes to your Continuing Education Credits “Never put off for tomorrow, what you can do today.” – Thomas Jefferson As Fall approaches, this is the time of the year for young ones, from preschooler to college students, to return to serious learning when the Fall semester begins in late August or…
Continuing Education is a requirement for Respiratory Therapists, as well as other medical staff, with an average of 20 to 30 hours every two years of continuing education credits to maintain their license and accreditation. Many view these continuing education courses, whether online or in person as a necessary evil, but did you know not…
It’s August and there’s still plenty of summer left! How do you plan to spend the rest of yours? As a working professional you probably have the ongoing struggle of effective time management and work/life balance. In the medical fields, with 12 hour shifts, longer hours and round the clock shifts, these issues become even…
Statistics about Time Management 43% of Americans categorize themselves as disorganized, and 21% have missed vital work deadlines. Nearly half say disorganization causes them to work late at least 2 or times each week. (Esselte survey, David Lewis) 20% of the average workday is spent on “crucial” and “important” things, while 80% of the average workday is spent…
Insufficient Sleep or Sleep disorders (apnea, insomnia, snoring) are considered a Public Health Problem according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control). Why? “Unintentionally falling asleep, nodding off while driving, and having difficulty performing daily tasks because of sleepiness all may contribute to these hazardous outcomes. Persons experiencing sleep insufficiency are also more likely to suffer from…
“Everything requires time. It is the only truly universal condition. All work takes place in time and uses up time. Yet most people take for granted this unique, irreplaceable, and necessary resource. Nothing else, perhaps, distinguishes effective executives as much as their tender loving care of time.” – Peter Drucker (1909-2005) Working professionals, regardless of their…
Continuing education course: Narcolepsy What is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. People with narcolepsy experience excessive daytime sleepiness and sporadic, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day. These attacks can occur during any type of activity at any time of the day. In a typical…
Announcing course approval by the American Society of Sleep Technologists. This completes approval from the four major accreditors of sleep and respiratory continuing education curriculum. AAST completes the list with BRPT, AARC and CSRT approved courses. We currently have the following continuing education credit courses: Courses Approved by the BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists)…
The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists has approved 39 RespiratoryEdu.org courses for CSRT CE/CPD credits for respiratory therapists working in a variety of practice areas. The courses have been approved for a 5 year period. Canadian therapists will have the opportunity to take the courses and post-test and receive an electronic certificate of Completion upon…
We are now working with the California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC) to bring quality continuing education to Respiratory Therapists and Sleep Techs. California respiratory care practitioners (RCP) are required to complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every two years! Join The CSRC and get a 10% discount on all our courses in addition to any other discounts…