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Asthma 1-2-3TM
To address this need, the American Lung Association of the Midland States developed Asthma 1-2-3. This one hour in-service program is designed to teach basic asthma knowledge to school, daycare and other community facility personnel in order to improve the lives of children who are living with asthma. Asthma 1-2-3 covers four topic areas including: What is Asthma?, Asthma Management: Environmental Control, Asthma Management: Treatment and Tools and Resources. All Asthma 1-2-3 content strictly a dheres to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) guidelines for proper asthma management and is delivered by a Certified Asthma 1-2-3 Facilitator. Participants come away with increased knowledge of asthma – its triggers, warning signs and treatment methods. In addition; schools, daycares and other facilities are provided with the confidence and knowledge to recognize and respond appropriately to an asthma emergency. You can make a difference by becoming an Asthma 1-2-3 Facilitator or by scheduling an in-service at your school, daycare or other community facility. Facilitator Training and Certification is available to all health educators, nurses or respiratory therapists with advanced training in asthma education.
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The American Lung Association of Michigan is a constituent of the American Lung Association and is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization.
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In the US more than 6 million children have been diagnosed with asthma and this continues to be the leading cause of school absenteeism among all chronic diseases. With nearly 13 million missed school days annually, asthma can deny children numerous educational and social opportunities . In fact, in a classroom of 30 children, 3 or more are likely to have asthma. With so many children living with asthma; schools, daycares and other community facilities are faced with the ongoing challenge of providing safe and healthy environments. The personnel at these facilities often feel unprepared to handle an asthma emergency. Without proper education and awareness, asthma can be frightening not only for children living with the disease, but also for the adults caring for them.