The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners worked collaboratively with other pediatric health care provider organizations to develop and implement an innovative pediatric asthma program using a train-the-trainer model with a goal to increase the availability of pediatric asthma education in medically underserved areas/health care provider shortage areas. Course content was developed using the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel 3 guidelines. Participants in the program are now teaching pediatric asthma programs in their own communities and making an impact on pediatric asthma care.
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