Event Offers Professionals Mandatory Credits as Deadline Looms

Today, the American Lung Association in Nebraska announced that it will offer continuing education credits for nurses and respiratory therapists at the LUNG FORCE Expo on October 23.

In Nebraska, nurses are required to have at least 20 contact hours of continuing education every two years and respiratory therapists are required to complete 20 hours of continuing education annually. The deadline for submitting nursing credits is October 31.

“Nurses in our state are required to submit their continuing education by the end of this month, so this is a fantastic opportunity for nurses from all over the state to get their last hours in by the deadline,” said Erin Smith, health promotions specialist for the Lung Association. “On top of meeting their requirements, these healthcare professionals will learn about hot topics like e-cigarettes and vaping, as well as the newest research and treatments for lung disease so they can better care for their patients every day.”

For nurses, the LUNG FORCE Expo is approved for 7.0 contact hours of continuing education, which will be awarded by Iowa Western College, Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #6. For respiratory therapists, the event is approved for 7.0 contact hours for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

The LUNG FORCE Expo will include presentations on hot topics like vaping, screening and advancements in early lung cancer management, interventional pulmonology, COPD, pediatric asthma and more. There will also be a poster presentation by students from across the state. The full agenda is available here.

Healthcare professionals, as well as patients living with lung disease or lung cancer, and caregivers are invited to attend the event on October 23. Registration is now open. To learn more and to register, visit the LUNG FORCE Expo website or call 402-502-4950.