Small Device, Big Impact: The Power of Proper Inhaler Use

August 19, 2025

Registration:

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Speaker:

Camille Stover, MET, RRT, RRT-NPS – Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Care, Boise State University

Overview:

Inhaled respiratory medications come in various delivery devices, with each device requiring a different technique for effective medication delivery. This presentation will explore the different delivery methods, the proper technique, and patient considerations when prescribing different devices.

During the session, we will:

  • Review types of inhaled respiratory medication delivery devices
  • Explain how to properly use inhaled respiratory medication delivery devices
  • How to educate patients for proper usage
  • Navigating insurance and access issues

Target Audience

The target audience includes primary care providers (MD, DO, PA, NP, PharmD, etc.), but all providers are welcome.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
    The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Course opens: 
06/02/2025
Course expires: 
09/03/2025
Event starts: 
08/19/2025 - 12:00pm MDT
Event ends: 
08/19/2025 - 1:00pm MDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Brian Bizik, speaker, for this activity reported the financial disclosures below. And all relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated through peer review.

Panelist(s)

Tara Whitaker, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

 Joint Accreditation Provider logo

In support of improving patient care, University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions 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.

IPCE Credit logo

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

 

The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Pharmacist and pharmacy technician learners may claim a maximum of 1.0 ACPE credit for this activity.

 

This activity is approved for continuing nursing education 1.0 (CNE) hours.

Physician Assistant AAPA Category 1 CME logo

The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
    The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

Device with internet connectivity and access to Zoom.