Transfers ToNot transferableDescription2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week to be arranged Enrollment Limitation: Students must be admitted to the El Camino College Respiratory Care Program or be graduated from an accredited respiratory care program. Credit, degree applicable This course provides instruction in asthma management associated with advanced respiratory care. Topics include diagnosing and assessing the severity of asthma; medications; ability to treat asthma in an ambulatory setting; special considerations in childhood asthma; the use of pulmonary function testing and peak flow monitoring to diagnosis and manage asthma; identifying allergic sensitivities and promoting allergen avoidance; as well as being able to develop and implement asthma action plans. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .Usually HeldTue 8:00am–10:05am 