Comprehensive Pulmonary Certificate Course: Advanced Assessment, Diagnostic & Medication Strategies

Shortness of breath could mean anything: heart condition, asthma, allergies, pneumonia, pleural effusion, pulmonary hypertension, COVID-19 variants...

And your immediate response, right then and there, can determine either life-saving results or long-term consequences for your patient.

Whatever setting you work or the patient populations you treat...

The good news is you don't need to be board certified in multiple subspecialties to get proven clinical strategies to assess, diagnose or treat underlying cause and severity.

Register now for our most comprehensive course on respiratory health, pulmonary emergencies, EKGs, X-rays, medications and more so you can meet today's challenges with expert skills and confidence—beyond the basics!

Comprehensive Pulmonary Certificate Course

Advanced Assessment, Diagnostic & Medication Strategies

A $1,059.93 Value
Now Only $299.99!

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Earn up to 28.0 CE Hours, including up to 7.75 Pharmacology CE Hours!
Click here for CE credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline

Designed for busy providers and to get you beyond the basics, we've put together the most integral self-study training, PLUS solutions to questions often overlooked by clinicians so you can...

Enhance your assessment and diagnostic skills for 12-Lead EKG & X-Ray interpretations
Walk away with respiratory medication updates for advanced practice clinicians — includes up to 7.75 Pharmacology CE Hours
Gain dozens of skilled response strategies for respiratory failure in any setting
Discover the latest evidence-based treatment techniques for airway management and other pulmonary problems... and so much more!

THAT'S NOT ALL... register today and you'll get 3 FREE BONUS modules ($339.97 value — includes FREE CE hours) and earn ANCC-approved pharmacology credit, along with up to 28.0 CE Hours!

Plus, upon completion of this training, you'll earn a displayable certificate of recognition that you can instantly print, letting patients and colleagues know you've taken the time and put in the effort to get specialized training in this specific area of pulmonary care.

What do clinicians think about the PESI experts leading this course?

"There is no word to describe how excellent Paul Langlois is as a presenter. I learned so much that I can use in my practice."
— Allette M., Nurse — AP

"Cheryl Herrmann is knowledgeable in her field and made learning easy."
— Lynne T., NP

"Timothy Martindale is a wonderful presenter and very knowledgeable about the subject matter. I would highly recommend this course to my colleagues with the instruction provided by Mr. Timothy Martindale."
— LaShawn R., NP

"Cyndi Zarbano is methodical, organized, well-spoken, and very knowledgeable. I will attend or buy more of her lectures."
— Cherie G., Respiratory Therapist

The Ultimate Guide to Chest X-Ray, ABG, & EKG Interpretation

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Includes FREE printable EKG practice worksheets and pulmonary medication guides.
Click here for CE credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline

Course Outline

Respiratory Medication Updates for Advanced Practice Clinicians
Paul Langlois, APN, PhD, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN

In this intensive module, Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, PhD, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, will walk you through assessment findings and laboratory results to guide expert level pharmacology decisions. He will present real world case studies to reinforce key points, whether you work in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

You will conclude this comprehensive respiratory medication update with all the information, the evidence and best practice guidance to feel confident with your prescriptive decision making… and so much more!

12-Lead EKG & Chest X-Ray Interpretation
Cheryl Herrmann, RN, MS, APRN, CCRN, CCNS-CSC-CMC

With more than 20 years of experience as a Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cheryl Herrmann, RN, MS, APRN, CCRN, CCNS-CSC-CMC, knows even the most seasoned nurses can struggle with EKG and Chest X-ray interpretation. In this information-packed program, she will teach you easy-to-understand techniques to recognize borderline and abnormal findings and to identify coronary and pulmonary problems you would have previously missed.

By the end of this two-part module, you'll excel at interpreting chest x-rays for differential diagnosis, performing more efficient and effective patient assessments, and most importantly, responding to the patient emergencies associated with each of these changes!

Respiratory Distress: Assess and Respond with Skill and Confidence
Timothy R. Martindale, MS, RN, RRT

Respiratory failure leads to respiratory distress, which leads to panic for both the patient and the clinical staff. You only have minutes to act, and failure to act can lead to poor patient outcomes, but do you have the necessary skills to confidently respond to your deteriorating patients?

After nearly 4 decades of working in healthcare, Timothy R. Martindale, MS, RN, RRT, will give you new clinical insights and critical thinking skills, so you won't need to feel uncertain, scared, or at risk anymore. This robust session will leave you with a clear algorithm for assessment, a means to dissect ventilation/perfusion inequalities, and a thorough knowledge of the best treatment modalities.

Pulmonary Emergencies
Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN

In this integral module, emergency nursing expert Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, will walk you through you crucial assessment findings and interventions for pulmonary emergencies, including mechanical ventilation criteria for respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, COPD, ARDS, and more.

All Things Pulmonary

Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, BSN, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CLNC

Drawing on over 20 years of critical care experience, Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, BSN, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CLNC, will teach you the latest evidence-based approaches to evaluating and treating patients with pulmonary problems.

Enhance your assessment skills, improve your ability to quickly interpret lab findings and explore the latest treatment techniques for airway management. You will leave with practical, immediately applicable strategies that improve patient outcomes and enhance your expertise!

Post-COVID Syndrome: Addressing Your Must-Know Questions

Paul Langlois, APN, PhD, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN

Join Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, Ph.D., CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, a critical care clinical specialist, for a 90-minute presentation that tackles what you must know about treating patients Post-COVID.

He will discuss actual case studies to feature evaluation of disease trajectory and rehabilitation modalities and share references, current guidelines, and patient education tools.

Post-Acute Sequelae SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC): Evaluation and Management in Adults Post-COVID-19

Paul Langlois, APN, PhD, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN

In this 90-minute bonus session, you'll get evidence-based strategies to treat patients still struggling with Post-Acute Sequelae SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Stories of persistent and troubling symptoms — like exercise intolerance, breathlessness and cough, anxiety, palpitations, "brain-fog" and poor concentration — have now moved from anecdote to the peer-reviewed journals. Get the latest guidelines and treatments today!

Comprehensive Pulmonary Certificate Course
Advanced Assessment, Diagnostic & Medication Strategies

A $1,059.93 Value
Now Only $299.99!

Earn up to 28.0 CE Hours, including up to 7.75 Pharmacology CE Hours!
Click here for CE credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline

GET STARTED TODAY!

Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, PhD, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, is a critical care clinical specialist in the surgical, medical, neurologic, burn, CCU and trauma ICUs of Cook County Hospital, Chicago. As a bedside clinical nurse specialist, he has developed several institution-wide protocols for the multidisciplinary assessment and management of the cardiac, neurologic, septic, and multi-system organ failure patient. Drawing on over 30 years of experience assessing and managing patients with life-threatening diseases, Paul provides advanced-level training to nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians. Paul's presentations are evidence-based, timely and provide participants with case studies to facilitate critical thinking.

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Cheryl Herrmann, RN, MS, APRN, CCRN, CCNS-CSC-CMC, draws from 35+ years clinical experience, including 15 years as a bedside critical care nurse ad 20+ years as Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist/Advanced Practice Nurse for hospitalized and clinic cardiac medical and surgical patients. She has a passion for cardiac nursing and is an advocate for heart health, particularly in raising awareness of heart disease in women. She is a popular speaker for local, regional, and national conferences, including presenting at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses NTI for the past 13 years.

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Tim Martindale, MS, RN, RRT, has spent over 38 years working in healthcare in a variety of clinical settings, including respiratory therapy, critical care, med/surg, and long-term care. He has taught nurses, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in various situations, including numerous classes on respiratory, cardiac, and critical care. Tim has particularly enjoyed presenting for the Critical Care Consortium and as an invited guest for the National Healthcare Corporation conference.

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Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, has over 25 years of experience in emergency nursing. She is both a certified emergency nurse and certified pediatric emergency nurse. Robin has extensive experience working in the emergency department, progressive care, intermediate care, transitional care, step-down and, currently, as the regional manager for staff development at Central Maine Medical Center. Robin draws on her expertise to teach her own hospital staff and experienced healthcare audiences throughout the country on a variety of critical care and emergency nursing topics.

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Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, BSN, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CLNC, has been a nurse for more than 25 years and a legal nurse consultant (LNC) for 12. Many of her cases in the last decade have been consulting and educating nurses who have gotten into trouble with the board of nursing and helping them complete their corrective action stipulations. Medication errors and patient injury are a common cause of corrective action, license suspension and loss of license.

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Frequently Asked Questions About this Course

This Comprehensive Pulmonary Certificate Course is full of must-have resources, including printable EKG practice worksheets and clear examples of normal versus abnormal chest X-rays. Plus, there are a multitude of pertinent case studies, easy-to-follow medication guides, and treatment options.

This course may be right for you if you are a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, physician assistant, physician, or pharmacist nurse. Click here for CE credit details for more professions.

With this certificate course, you won't need years of expensive and time-consuming trainings to stand out as an expert when treating patients in respiratory distress.

You'll get guidance and insights from specialists with decades of experience, and upon completion of this training, you'll earn a displayable certificate of recognition that you can instantly print, letting patients and colleagues know you've taken the time and put in the effort to get specialized training on this specific area of pulmonary care.

With over 28 hours of online video training, insightful commentary, interventions and examples, you will have compelling new clinical strategies that you can immediately start applying in your practice! We encourage you to take the time to fully absorb everything. Watch the videos. Read the materials. Get your CE hours!

But, if you review all of the course materials and are still not satisfied, call us at 800-844-8260. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Yes! Once you register for this self-directed training, you'll have instant, unlimited access to all course material to view around your own schedule.