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About AsthmaCOMP

AsthmaCOMP (Comprehensive School-Centered Asthma Program) is a statewide community of school nurses applying standardized best practice asthma care in schools.

Top 10 Reasons to Join the AsthmaCOMP Professional Learning Community

1. Address asthma, the leading chronic disease in school-aged children
2. Help students self-manage their asthma to lead a full and active life
3. Support from a community of fellow school nurses
4. Unique professional development opportunities
5. Obtain tools and resources for student, parent, and school community education
6. Improve student attendance
7. Improve school environment Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), eliminate triggers
8. Learn to triage students at high risk of exacerbations
9. Support student, family, school community, and provider collaboration
10. Implement equitable student-centered care

View the Top 10 Reasons Infographic

Announcements

The AsthmaCOMP 2024-2025 cohort is now closed. Keep your eyes out for future opportunities.
The asthma trainings below and those on our School Nurse Professional Development page are available for all school nurses and you do not need to be in this year's AsthmaCOMP cohort to access them.

Colorado Asthma Resources

Please see our Health Conditions & Care Plans Page for these resources:
- Rules & Guidelines
- Colorado Asthma Care Plan and Medication Order for Schools and Childcare
- Asthma Intake Forms
- Self-Carry Contract
Colorado Kids with Asthma (exiting CDE)
Air Quality

AsthmaCOMP Expansion

Coming soon! Next steps for schools who have previously participated in AsthmaCOMP

Online School Nurse Trainings

Asthma Management Foundations & Challenges for School Nurses (Free 1.5 hour course for school nurses).
Building Bridges for Asthma Care - School Nurse Training Series
Asthma Management Education Course (exiting CDE - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)

Online UAP/School Staff Training

Asthma Training for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - Applying Best Practice Asthma Care in Schools: A Standardized Statewide Approach - This course has been discontinued as of June 2024. The Medication Administration Training for Schools & Childcare (MAT course) includes an asthma module for UAPs with similar content that can be taken with the full course or as a stand-alone module. UAPs are encouraged to work with your school nurse to receive the training they recommend.