| How did you learn about becoming a Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C®)?* |
| |
All (n=57) |
Practicing (n=45) |
| Colleague |
23 (40.4%) |
21 (46.7%) |
| National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) Website |
20 (35.1%) |
17 (37.8%) |
| As a pharmacy student |
3 (5.3%) |
1 (2.2%) |
| Advertisement |
2 (3.5%) |
1 (2.2%) |
| Employer |
1 (1.8%) |
1 (2.2%) |
| Other |
9 (15.8%) |
5 (11.1%) |
| No response |
4 (7.%) |
4 (8.9%) |
| What factors influenced your decision to earn an AE-C®? (% respondents* |
| |
All (n=57) |
Practicing (n=45) |
| Differentiate from colleagues to remain competitive in the clinical arena |
37 (64.9%) |
28 (62.2%) |
| Driven by patient needs |
16 (28.1%) |
14(31.1%) |
| Personal connection to asthma (i.e. family member with asthma) |
15 (26.3%) |
12 (26.7%) |
| Required by employer |
5 (8.8%) |
5 (11.1%) |
| Salary increase |
1 (1.8%) |
1 (2.2%) |
| Other |
15 (26.3%) |
11 (24.4%) |
