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About AsthmaCOMP
AsthmaCOMP (Comprehensive School-Centered Asthma Program) is a statewide community of school nurses applying standardized best practice asthma care in schools.
Top 10 Reasons to Join the AsthmaCOMP Professional Learning Community
1. Asthma is a serious lung disease common among our students
2. Help students self-manage their asthma to lead a full and active life
3. Support from a community of fellow school nurses
4. Unique professional development opportunities
5. Obtain tools and resources for student, parent, and school community education
6. Improve student attendance
7. Improve school environment Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), eliminate triggers
8. Learn to triage students at high risk of exacerbations
9. Support student, family, school community, and provider collaboration
10. Implement equitable student-centered care
View the Top 10 Reasons Infographic
Announcements
- The AsthmaCOMP 2024-2025 cohort is now closed. Keep your eyes out for future opportunities.
- The asthma trainings below and those on our School Nurse Professional Development page are available for all school nurses and you do not need to be in this year's AsthmaCOMP cohort to access them.
Quick Links
- Please see our Health Conditions & Care Plans Page for these resources:
- Rules & Guidelines
- Colorado Asthma Care Plan and Medication Order for Schools and Childcare
- Asthma Intake Forms
- Self-Carry Contract
- Colorado Kids with Asthma (exiting CDE)
- Air Quality
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Asthma Management Foundations & Challenges for School Nurses (Free 1.5 hour course for school nurses). Click "Access as a Guest" to see course enrollment form if you don't have a log in.
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Building Bridges for Asthma Care - School Nurse Training Series
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Asthma Management Education Course (exiting CDE - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)
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Asthma Training for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - Applying Best Practice Asthma Care in Schools: A Standardized Statewide Approach - This course has been discontinued as of June 2024. The Medication Administration Training for Schools & Childcare (MAT course) includes an asthma module for UAPs with similar content that can be taken with the full course or as a stand-alone module. UAPs are encouraged to work with your school nurse to receive the training they recommend.
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