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A&T Respiratory offers comprehensive courses, webinars, conference and resources for mastering respiratory care.
A&T Respiratory offers comprehensive courses, webinars, conference and resources for mastering respiratory care.
The most important benefit of clinical practice guidelines is their potential to improve both the quality or process of care and patient outcomes. Increasingly, clinicians and clinical managers must choose from numerous, sometimes differing, and occasionally contradictory, guidelines.
A & T Respiratory Lectures has developed a series of easily accessible and affordable educational courses focused on various aspects of care in the ICU. The course content is designed and presented by experts in the field.
Clinical Guidelines for Patient Care Part 2:
This course is approved for 5 AARC CEU's. You must complete the 5 modules to get your certificate. You can complete this course by ( put a date). You will have a 15 question comprehensive post test at the end. You must acheive a passing score of 70%. You can retake the test as many time as you want. Remember, each course has a PDF download and questions are based on the the content in the PDF.
Course Objectives
1. This course will enhance the knowledge of respiratory therapist in managing patients in the ICU.
2. Describe methods to monitor the status of patients via medical monitoring devices.
3. Make better choies in the care of ICU patients.
Title of Courses:
Dr Albert Heuer joined the Rutgers (formerly UMDNJ) School of Health Professions (SHP) faculty in 1996. He currently holds the rank of Professor within the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. He designs and teaches courses related to health care administration. Dr. Heuer was inducted as a Fellow in the American Association for Respiratory Care in 2016, is the recipient of the 2012 University Master Educator Guild Award and the 2008 SHP Excellence in Teaching Award. He earned a PhD in 2002 from Seton Hall University, with a concentration in institutional health care quality. He also has an MBA in finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a BA in public administration and political science from Montclair State University. In addition to being co-owner of A & T Lectures, Dr. Heuer has recently co-authored one textbook, co-edited two other textbooks, authored numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. He has also conducted many invited presentations at the state, regional and national level relating to health care administration and respiratory therapy.
Dr. Heuer’s professional background also includes 14 years of experience with a major insurance company, where he worked in health insurance, group pensions and finance. In addition, he continues to regularly work in his clinical specialty, respiratory therapy, in the adult intensive care units of a major hospital system in Northern New Jersey.
In his scare spare time, Dr. Heuer enjoys fishing, snorkeling and other outdoor activities.
Terrence Shenfield's career is a remarkable testament to versatility, dedication, and an enduring passion for learning. From his beginnings on Wall Street to his pivotal contributions in the field of respiratory therapy and holistic medicine, his professional path reflects both depth and innovation.
Terrence launched his career in the finance sector, spending 15 years mastering the fast-paced world of Wall Street. Despite his success in finance, his passion for making a tangible impact on people's lives led him back to school to study respiratory therapy. This career pivot marked the foundation of a new chapter where his talents and compassion for others found their true calling.
Since 1992, Terrence has been an active force in the field of respiratory therapy. His expertise spans adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care, demonstrating his depth of knowledge and multifaceted skill set.
At the turn of the millennium in 2000, Terrence took on the role of Education Coordinator at University Hospital (formerly UMDNJ) in Newark, New Jersey. Over the course of 25 years in this position, he worked tirelessly to educate and empower healthcare professionals in the field of respiratory therapy. His legacy includes not just impactful instruction but also an enduring commitment to advancing the standard of care in respiratory medicine.
A sought-after speaker, he has shared his expertise at both local and national conferences, influencing peers and shaping best practices in the field. His presentations and knowledge-sharing initiatives underscore his dedication to spreading awareness and improving patient outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.
Beyond his clinical contributions, Terrence is a successful entrepreneur and visionary. He owns two businesses—ATECAM LLC and A & T Respiratory Lectures LLC—which focus on supporting the professional development of healthcare workers, including nurses and respiratory therapists. Both organizations are structured to provide high-quality learning opportunities and equip healthcare professionals with the tools to excel in their careers. Terrence’s businesses further reflect his unwavering commitment to education, workforce development, and lifelong learning.
Terrence’s passion for healthcare extends beyond conventional practices. He holds a Master’s degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine and applies this expertise to promote holistic wellness. His practical experience includes Ayurvedic medicine, nutrition, herbal medicine, medical cannabis, and essential oil therapy.
Blending his comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based holistic practices with a strong foundation in conventional medicine, Terrence takes a balanced and critical approach to integrative care. He is adept at evaluating and adopting holistic therapies to complement standard medical treatments, advancing patient care with a more well-rounded perspective on health and healing.
Terrence Shenfield stands out as a trailblazer whose contributions span multiple domains—from corporate finance to cutting-edge respiratory care and holistic medicine. His enduring commitment to education, paired with his drive to elevate others in their careers, underscores his influential role in healthcare.
Through his roles as an educator, entrepreneur, and advocate for alternative medicine, he has made an indelible impact on the lives of individuals and the broader healthcare community. Terrence’s career serves as an inspiration to those who aspire to combine professional excellence with a meaningful contribution to society.
Ken Miller has over forty-five years of clinical management of patients with respiratory dysfunction. Most of his clinical experience has been managing respiratory failure in the critical care patient population. He has participated in the clinical research of the mechanical ventilated critical care patient and has been published in peer journals. He has worked in respiratory care as a bedside critical care clinician, clinical coordinator, and as a clinical educator.
