Cystic Fibrosis: What Is It?

In this one time class, I will provide an overview of the anatomy and physiology of cystic fibrosis.

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30 minutes

per class

Meets once

10-13

year olds

1-8

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

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Class Experience

In this class, we will begin by discussing the physiological process of Cystic fibrosis.  To do this, we will first discuss what the normal anatomy should look like.  Then we will compare that to the anatomy of a person with Cystic fibrosis. Students will also learn about the long-term affects.  
I will be using a few slides as I provide this information. I prefer to use an interactive discussion format. As I am providing information I will also encourage students to participate and ask...

This class is taught in English.

I have worked as a nurse in the ICU for the last 20 years. I have taken care of people with a  variety of medical issues including Cystic fibrosis. 
During that time, a very large portion of my job was to teach my patients about their disease process, medical treatments and necessary lifestyle changes. My patients have come from both ends of the age spectrum and everywhere in between. 
I have also taught kung-fu for more than 10 years. In this, I also taught students from all areas of the spectrum, including teenagers.

30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Cathy, practicing RN

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Lives in the United States

Never give up! As long as you keep trying, you haven't failed.

14 total reviews

43 completed classes

About Me

Hello everyone, My name is Cathy and I love to teach. I always have. I am now homeschooling my 6 year old daughter, and I am loving it.
I am a registered nurse. I have worked, in the ICU, for the last 20 years. A very big part of my job, is to...