Course Description

This course examines breathwork as an evidence-based intervention for stress regulation in clinical practice. Participants explore respiratory biomechanics and autonomic nervous system modulation to understand how controlled breathing techniques influence patient outcomes. Content reviews current research supporting breathwork across diverse settings including acute care, mental health, primary care, maternal-child health, and palliative care. The course addresses trauma-informed and culturally sensitive implementation, safety considerations, contraindications, and patient selection criteria. Patient education strategies, documentation practices, and interprofessional communication are covered alongside healthcare provider self-regulation techniques for burnout prevention. Appropriate for registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and licensed healthcare professionals seeking to integrate non-pharmacological interventions into evidence-based practice.

Purpose/Goal:

The purpose of this course is to equip licensed healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to safely and effectively integrate breathwork interventions into clinical and wellness practice. The course enhances understanding of respiratory physiology, stress regulation, and autonomic nervous system function while supporting patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. By strengthening both clinical application and provider self-regulation skills, the course aims to support improved patient outcomes, professional resilience, and holistic, evidence-informed practice.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion you will be able to do the following: 1. Describe breathwork modalities and their physiological mechanisms for stress regulation in clinical practice. 2. Explain respiratory anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics as they relate to effective breathwork interventions. 3. Differentiate sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic nervous system responses to various breathwork practices. 4. Evaluate current evidence on breathwork interventions for stress reduction, patient well-being, and health outcomes across diverse populations. 5. Integrate evidence-informed breathwork techniques into nursing and interdisciplinary care plans across varied patient populations and clinical contexts. 6. Implement trauma-informed and culturally sensitive breathwork practices that ensure patient safety, respect, and ethical care. 7. Identify safety considerations, contraindications, and risk mitigation strategies for breathwork in clinical settings. 8. Demonstrate patient education, communication, and documentation strategies for breathwork interventions in the clinical record. 9. Utilize breathwork practices for personal stress management and burnout prevention.

Course Content:

• Foundations of breathwork in healthcare practice • Respiratory anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of breathing • Stress physiology and autonomic nervous system regulation • Evidence base for breathwork interventions • Clinical applications across nursing and interdisciplinary settings • Trauma-informed, cultural, and ethical considerations • Safety, contraindications, and risk mitigation strategies • Patient education, communication, and documentation practices • Healthcare provider self-regulation, resilience, and burnout prevention • Clinical case studies and practice integration

Target Audience:

Healthcare professionals and allied health practitioners seeking evidence-based strategies to support stress regulation, patient care, and professional well-being across clinical and wellness settings.

Criteria for Successful Completion:

Complete the course in full. Complete the evaluation survey. All course components must be completed by the learner individually. A Certificate of Completion will be issued automatically upon meeting all criteria.

Commercial Support:

This educational activity has not received any commercial sponsorship or financial support.

Conflicts of Interest and Relevant Financial Relationships:

JIVE Enterprises LLC and the course planner and author have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies or commercial interests to disclose.

Accreditation:

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP18120 for 8.0 contact hours. This course fulfills nursing continuing education requirements in the following state(s): California.

Jurisdiction & Learner Responsibility:

Continuing education requirements vary by state; learners should consult their state nursing board for the most current information. Compliance with CE requirements is the responsibility of each individual learner. Completion of this course does not imply authorization to practice beyond the scope of nursing licensure. Learners are responsible for applying knowledge gained in accordance with their state’s Nurse Practice Act, employer policies, and clinical judgment.

Accommodations for Disabilities:

Every effort will be made to accommodate learners with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact [email protected].

Non-Endorsement of Products:

Provider approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services.

Off-Label Use Disclosure:

This course does not include discussion of any off-label use of drugs, biologics, or medical devices.

Implicit Bias Statement:

This course acknowledges that breathwork practices have diverse cultural, spiritual, and historical origins across global traditions. Healthcare providers are encouraged to approach these interventions with cultural humility, recognizing that patients' backgrounds, beliefs, and prior experiences shape their receptivity to breathing techniques. Clinicians should assess individual patient preferences and values, avoid assumptions based on cultural or demographic characteristics, and adapt language and instruction to ensure patient-centered, respectful care. The course emphasizes that breathwork can be presented in secular, physiologically focused frameworks while honoring the diverse perspectives patients bring to therapeutic encounters.

Instructor:

Andrew Nakamura, BSN, RN – Registered nurse and continuing education developer specializing in evidence-based curriculum design for healthcare professionals. Developer of JIVE Enterprises LLC’s clinical continuing education programs on integrative health topics.

Best Practices:

JIVE Enterprises LLC adheres to rigorous standards in developing evidence-based, unbiased continuing education content, and maintains full compliance with all applicable CE regulations.

Refund & Cancellation Policy:

Learners may request a full refund within 14 days of enrollment, provided that no course sections have been completed.

Expiration Date:

December 31, 2027

Curriculum

2 Chapters · 2 Lessons

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    Course Content

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      Course Content

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    Evaluation

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      Evaluation

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© 2025 JIVE Enterprises LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this course may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the provider, except for personal, non-commercial educational use.

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