Date & Location – Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 AM – 3:40 PM, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH
Target Audience – Specialties – Pulmonary Medicine
Credits – AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (5.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.50 hours)
Overview – The 2025 pediatric asthma conference highlights emerging information and practical advice regarding asthma management for providers or asthma patients across all levels of care. This conference is designed for pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, pharmacists, and clinical staff from the hospital, urgent care, primary care, and school facilities with students/patients who have asthma and allergies.
Objectives – At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Use a case-based approach to make a diagnosis of asthma in the inpatient and outpatient settings
- Use a case-based approach to review asthma management, including stepping up therapy, stepping down therapy, and transitioning care from inpatient to outpatient settings
- Review historical and exam findings that may suggest the presence of common asthma comorbidities
- Use a standardized approach for interpreting a pulmonary function test to assist with asthma diagnosis and management
- Improve collaboration among the healthcare team leading to improved communication.