Outdoor air pollution and childhood asthma: things I wish I'd learned sooner - LIVE

November 21, 2024

This presentation will address the importance of outdoor air pollution to be addressed by healthcare providers caring for children with asthma.

Target Audience

RN

NP

Psychologist

Social Work

Learning Objectives

Following the presentation, learners will be able to:

1. Describe basic types of air pollution and how they vary in space and time. 

2. Understand type of pollution is important when considering exposure prevention strategies

3. Describe the health harms of outdoor air pollution on children with asthma

4. Understand how the EPA AQI is provided, how it is different from non-EPA air quality indicators, and considerations for use as a tool for air pollution exposure reduction

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/21/2024
Course expires: 
12/05/2024
Event starts: 
11/21/2024 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
11/21/2024 - 2:00pm EST
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UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States

Franziska Rosser

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.  

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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