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Breathing Support for Residents with Chronic Lung Disease

Learn to recognize breathing distress and COPD flare-ups, support oxygen and the care plan safely, and respond to a respiratory emergency — within CNA scope. CNAs do not diagnose, give or adjust medications or inhalers, or change oxygen flow rates.

1h1 Online CE hourintermediateCAL ACE Faculty

Overview

Learn to recognize breathing distress and COPD flare-ups, support oxygen and the care plan safely, and respond to a respiratory emergency — within CNA scope. CNAs do not diagnose, give or adjust medications or inhalers, or change oxygen flow rates.

Course curriculum

What you'll learn

A structured path from your first lesson through certificate-ready completion — designed for busy California CNAs.

1h
3 modules
12 lessons
1 Online CE hour

Skills & knowledge gained

  • Explain what COPD is, in plain language
  • Recognize the signs of worsening breathing and respiratory distress
  • Support breathing through positioning, pacing, and a clean environment
  • Follow oxygen safety rules
  • Know your scope — what a CNA does, and what a CNA must never do

Your learning path

  1. Understanding COPD

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  2. Breathing Support, Recognition, and CNA Role

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  3. Action, Judgment, and Application

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  4. Certificate of completion

    Pass the final exam and active participation requirements to earn your CE certificate.

Module breakdown

Module 1

Understanding COPD

  • Introduction
  • Terms & Definitions
  • Statistics
  • Fundamentals

Module 2

Breathing Support, Recognition, and CNA Role

  • Signs & Symptoms
  • Causes
  • CNA Role & Best Practices
  • Prevention & Risk Reduction

Module 3

Action, Judgment, and Application

  • Scenario & Reporting
  • CNA's Role in Care
  • Case Study
  • Conclusion

Course outline

Module 1: Understanding COPD

  1. 1. Introduction5 min
  2. 2. Terms & Definitions5 min
  3. 3. Statistics5 min
  4. 4. Fundamentals5 min

Module 2: Breathing Support, Recognition, and CNA Role

  1. 1. Signs & Symptoms5 min
  2. 2. Causes5 min
  3. 3. CNA Role & Best Practices5 min
  4. 4. Prevention & Risk Reduction5 min

Module 3: Action, Judgment, and Application

  1. 1. Scenario & Reporting5 min
  2. 2. CNA's Role in Care5 min
  3. 3. Case Study5 min
  4. 4. Conclusion5 min

Provider & completion requirements

Provider: CAL ACE Nursing Academy

CAL ACE Nursing Academy · support@cna.school · (408) 256-0763

To earn your certificate

  • Sign in with your learner account
  • Complete interactive lesson content (50 minutes active participation for 1 Online CE hour)
  • Pass the final course exam
  • Submit the learner attestation before your certificate is issued

Support: support@cna.school

$3.75

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