Discover the evidence for the use asthma action plans in primary care. Learn how to prescribe step-up therapies for asthma exacerbations and how to use a point-of-care tool, the Asthma Action Plan Yellow Zone Step-Up Guide, designed to help clinicians complete the "yellow zone" (acute loss of control zone) of the asthma action plan for adults. Work through two interactive cases to learn how to prepare an action plan for both adults and children.
Primary Care Providers:
Allied Healthcare Providers:
Respirologists, adult and pediatric
Residents, medical students, other health professions trainees
This e-learning activity is a form of self-study using enduring materials (e-learning modules) as defined by the Maintenance of Proficiency (Mainpro+®) Program of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Self-study using e-learning modules is included under the Non-Certified Self-Learning credit category. Any non-certified activity is generally eligible for one non-certified credit per hour.
This e-learning activity is a form of self-study using enduring materials (e-learning modules) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Self-study using e-learning modules is included as an example of a Section 2 activity. Reviewing enduring materials is generally valued at 0.5 credit per topic. However, additional research/self-study using the e-learning can also be submitted as Personal Learning Projects (PLPs) where you will earn two (2) credits per hour.
