Association of Asthma Educators

10/13/2026

Being a member of the Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) comes with some serious side effects!

✨ More opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
🌎 A broader network of asthma educators and advocates.
🤝 A supportive community that understands the work you do.
📚 Access to educational resources, webinars, and certification updates.
💡 Opportunities to lead, collaborate, and make a difference.

But here’s the thing… 👀

If your AAE membership has lapsed, you may be missing out on more than a membership. You could be missing opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, strengthen your expertise, share ideas, and be part of a community committed to advancing asthma education and improving patient outcomes.
Whether you're a longtime asthma educator, a healthcare professional passionate about asthma, or an advocate working to close gaps in asthma care, you don't have to do this work alone! 💙

AAE is about more than what you know. It's also about the people you meet, the knowledge you share, and the collective impact we can make together.

Consider this your friendly nudge to renew your membership or reconnect with AAE!

Let's continue learning, collaborating, advocating, and making a difference for people living with asthma.

🔗 Visit the Association of Asthma Educators website to explore membership and reconnect with this amazing community! https://asthmaeducators.org/join/

Better Education. Healthier Communities. Stronger Futures. 💙

10/05/2026

🚨 CHWs — DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

Espaniol: Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker is now available in Spanish!

If you’re a CHW, train CHWs, or work with asthma patients and families, this 4-session virtual course is an opportunity to strengthen your asthma education skills and better serve your community.

And yes — School Nurses, Athletic Trainers, and other healthcare professionals are welcome too!

📅 Starts October 10, 2026

Registration is still open — don’t wait until you hear, “You should’ve signed up!” 👀

👉🏽 Register here https://aoae.wildapricot.org/event-6828050/Registration

*All 4 sessions must be completed to receive accreditation.

09/28/2026

🌟 Asthma Advocate of the Month: Cynthia Rosen, AE-C

We’re proud to recognize Cynthia Rosen, Certified Asthma Educator and Health Promotion Specialist at the American Lung Association.

Since 2012, Cynthia has dedicated her career to improving asthma education and self-management for children, families, educators, and healthcare professionals. She currently leads the Open Airways for Schools® Initiative in New York City, helping elementary students across the city gain the knowledge and skills to better manage their asthma.

Cynthia also supports the New York City Asthma Network, bringing together community and public health partners to reduce the impact of asthma.

Her personal experience as the parent of a child with asthma further fuels her passion for education, advocacy, and empowering families. 💙

Thank you, Cynthia, for your dedication to the asthma community and for helping educate, empower, and advocate for better asthma care! 👏🏽🌬️
Please help me congratulate Cynthia on being our asthma advocate of the month!

09/10/2026

🚨 DON’T MISS OUT! A NEW AAE JOURNAL CLUB IS HERE! 📚

Did you register yet? 👀

Ready to take the latest asthma research from the page to practice?

Join us for the inaugural Evidence in Action: The AAE Journal Club — a new opportunity to connect with colleagues, unpack current research, and explore what the evidence means for everyday asthma, allergy, and pulmonary care.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT
💻 Virtual | Complimentary — No Fee to Attend

🫁 Featured Topics:
• The Rhinovirus Puzzle: Linking Virus and Host Factors to Childhood Asthma
• The Impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus on Asthma Development and Exacerbation

🎤 Featuring:
Karen L. Gregory, DNP, APRN, CNS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC

Whether you love digging into the research or want to better understand how evidence translates into action, this conversation is for YOU!

👉 Register today and join us as we kick off Evidence in Action!

[Register for the AAE Journal Club]
https://aoae.wildapricot.org/event-6797213

09/01/2026

Asthma Peak Month is almost here… but first, how are YOU feeling?

As we head into September Asthma Peak Month, the focus naturally shifts to increased asthma symptoms, exacerbations, and the important work we do to support our communities.

But asthma educators and advocates— we need to check in with ourselves, too. 💙

The season can bring more outreach, education, screenings, advocacy, and opportunities to make an impact. Before we jump into the busy month ahead…

Pause. Breathe. Reflect.

😄 Feeling ready!
🙂 Feeling good, but busy!
😐 A little overwhelmed
😩 September already?!
🔥 Let’s do this!

Drop a face emoji in the comments that best describes how YOU feel about September Asthma Peak Month being here! 👇🏽

Let’s check in with each other while we continue showing up for those living with asthma.

08/22/2026

Still time to register! 📚

Are you preparing for the AE-C certification exam or looking to strengthen your expertise and confidence as an asthma educator?

Join the Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) for:

Mastering Asthma Education: A Comprehensive Review for AE-C Certification and Clinical Excellence

This comprehensive, expert-led virtual course is designed to help you prepare for certification while strengthening the knowledge and skills you use in clinical practice.

Why register?

🎯 86.4% first-attempt pass rate*

✅️Comprehensive review of the AE-C exam content

✅️Asthma pathophysiology, assessment & management

✅️ Medications, biologics & objective measures

✅️ Delivery devices & hands-on education

✅️ Asthma action plans & self-management

✅️Behavioral & environmental strategies

✅️Program planning, evaluation & collaboration

✅️Case studies, discussion & practical application

📅 October 2–3, 2026
💻 Virtual
⏰ Friday: 1:00–6:00 PM ET
⏰ Saturday: 10:00 AM–6:30 PM ET

Whether you're working toward AE-C certification or simply committed to becoming a stronger asthma educator, this is an opportunity to invest in your professional growth.

👉 Registration is still open! Don't miss your opportunity to learn, connect, and prepare with AAE. https://aoae.wildapricot.org/event-6778578/Registration

Become Certified. Stay Ahead. Lead in Asthma Education.

*Based on AAE AE-C exam pass-rate data.

-C

08/12/2026

🌟 AAE Lunch & Learn Webinar Series 🌟

Join us August 14 at 1:00 PM EST for an important discussion on the Respiratory Disease Specialist Model and how RTs and clinicians can quickly identify high-risk COPD.

📚 Learn. Connect. Improve respiratory care.

Don’t miss this valuable session! 💙

08/10/2026

🚨 September Asthma Peak Month is coming. Are YOU ready?

If you’re an asthma educator, September is a season you want to be prepared for—and AAE members have tools to help you show up ready.

One of the benefits of your AAE membership is access to the Members-Only Toolkit, including the “Ask Me, I’m an Asthma Educator” Signature Graphic—a simple way to let your community know that you’re a trusted resource for asthma education.

📣 AAE Members: Keep an eye on your upcoming members-only newsletter for access to the toolkit.

👀 Not an AAE member yet? This is your FOMO moment. 😉
https://asthmaeducators.org/join/

September will be here before you know it.

Do you feel ready for September Asthma Peak Month?👇

08/10/2026

🚨 September Asthma Peak Month is coming. Are YOU ready?

If you’re an asthma educator, September is a season you want to be prepared for—and AAE members have tools to help you show up ready.

One of the benefits of your AAE membership is access to the Members-Only Toolkit, including the “Ask Me, I’m an Asthma Educator” Signature Graphic—a simple way to let your community know that you’re a trusted resource for asthma education.

📣 AAE Members: Keep an eye on your upcoming members-only newsletter for access to the toolkit.

👀 Not an AAE member yet? This is your FOMO moment. 😉
https://asthmaeducators.org/join/

September will be here before you know it.

Do you feel ready for September Asthma Peak Month?👇

The Association of Asthma Educators is the premier inter-professional organization striving for excellence to raise the competency of diverse individuals who educate patients and families living with asthma.

07/30/2026

Please help me congratulate our Asthma Advocate of the month!

Meet Teri Osterhout-Paton, RRT, CPFT, AE-C 💙
For more than 30 years, Teri has been a dedicated asthma advocate, respiratory therapist, and certified asthma educator serving her rural Upstate New York community through Margaretville Hospital. Through her leadership of the Breathe Better program, community outreach, patient education, and unwavering compassion, she empowers patients and families to take control of their asthma and improve their quality of life.
Known for her clinical excellence, teamwork, and heartfelt commitment to others, Teri has made a lasting impact on countless lives. She truly embodies what it means to be an outstanding asthma advocate.
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