The Airway and Lung Course

Enhance your expertise in airway and pulmonary emergencies.

An 18-hour course combining the essential skills of achieving an emergency airway, along with a state-of-the-art, literature-focused, comprehensive review of ED-focused lung disorders.

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Advance Your Practice in Airway Management

Join the nationally-recognized airway expert, Rich Levitan, MD as he takes you on a deep-dive into mastering the emergency airway.

In addition, our award-winning tag-team duo of emergency physicians, Drs. Diane Birnbaumer and Andrea Wu, will provide you with an evidence-based update regarding all manner of pulmonary emergencies.

Over 20 in-depth, evidence-based presentations.
Learn the key anatomic structures involved with airway management.
Ascertain the essential elements to assure patient safety during intubation.
Determine the causes of the most common chest infections.
Master the key elements in the assessment and management of chest trauma.

Sample Lectures

The Emergency Airway Course (11-Hours)

Learn from Dr. Richard Levitan as he drills down on the essentials of airway anatomy and provides a step-by-step approach to mastering the emergency airway.

The Lung Course (7-Hours)

Join Drs. Diane Birnbaumer and Andrea Wu for an evidence-based, high-yield session covering the latest updates on a wide range of pulmonary emergencies.

Watch or listen instantly and earn up to 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The Airway and Lung Course Topics

Module 1 - Mastering the Emergency Airway

Course Overview

Richard Levitan, MD

Patient Safety

Richard Levitan, MD

Anatomy of the Airway

Richard Levitan, MD

Incrementalized Direct and Video Laryngoscopy

Richard Levitan, MD

Pediatric Laryngoscopy and Intubation

Richard Levitan, MD

Endoscopy in Airway Emergencies

Richard Levitan, MD

Special Clinical Challenges

Richard Levitan, MD

Surgical Airway

Richard Levitan, MD

Module 2 - The Lung Course

URIs and Acute Bronchitis

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Pneumonia

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Influenza and COVID

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Croup and Bronchiolitis

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Pediatric Pneumonia

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Uncommon Infections and Sarcoid

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Acute Asthma

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Acute COPD

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

ARDS, Ventilation and Oxygenation Strategies

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Pulmonary Aspiration

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Hemoptysis and Acute Chest Syndrome

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Pulmonary Embolism

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

Chest Trauma

Diane Birnbaumer, MD

Andrea Wu, MD, MMM

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Course Faculty

Richard Levitan, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire

Generally acknowledged as the most prominent physician authority on teaching airway anatomy.

Read full bio here.
Diane Birnbaumer, MD
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
Los Angeles, California

Senior Clinical Educator
Department of Emergency Medicine
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California
Andrea Wu, MD, MMM
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Acute Care Services
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus
Oakland, California

Associate Clinical Professor Volunteer
Department of Emergency Medicine, Core Faculty
UCSF School of Medicine

Acquire practical and effective skills and strategies for both adult and pediatric intubation that enhance patient safety and boost provider confidence.

Study on your time and at your pace

One of the chief benefits of the self-study program is the flexibility it provides participants to study at their own pace. Participants can instantly watch or listen to the lectures with ease at any time that suits them best.

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Self-Study CME Accreditation

No commercial support was obtained for this program.

Please Note: The approved CME accreditation of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ is a combination of the Mastering the Emergency Airway Course and The Lung Course in the self-study program titled The Airway and Lung Course.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and The Center for Medical Education.

The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Center for Medical Education Inc is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12345, for 18 Contact Hours.

The AOA automatically recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as AOA Category 2 credit.

Both PA and NP organizations recognize AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as approved CME.

Target Audience

The Airway and Lung Course is intended for physicians and advanced practice clinicians who practice in emergency departments and urgent care centers.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this self-study program, participants will be able to:

Elucidate the key anatomic structures involved with airway management.
Describe the essential elements to assure patient safety during intubation.
Describe the key steps involved with successful laryngoscopy.
Effectively differentiate the adult from the pediatric airway.
Name and describe the causes of the most common chest infections.
Differentiate the essential differences between the treatment of asthma vs COPD exacerbations.
List the essential elements in ventilator management.
Describe the key elements in the assessment and management of chest trauma.