Free Asthma training for school and childcare staff

The Oklahoma Asthma Initiative is launching free "Asthma Friendly" training programs for schools and child care facilities. The training will cover all of the components of the "Asthma Friendly" programs, which include:

• Open Airways for Schools: Asthma management program for students 8-12 with a diagnosis of asthma. This program teaches participants how to effectively manage their asthma.
• Counting On You...Responding to Kids with Asthma: This is a general asthma program geared for child care providers and teachers. The program includes information on medication delivery and environmental asthma triggers.
• Asthma 101: This is a general asthma program geared for a general audience to raise knowledge and awareness about asthma.

Training for implementing this program will be held on November 2nd at no cost!

Date/Time: November 2, 2007 from 11am to 2pm

Location: Arvest Bank - 3900 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, 73105

To register or learn more: Call 918-747-3441 or toll free at 1-800-LUNG-USA