Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Patient Management

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Patient Management is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2025-05-01

Course Description:
COPD course on patient management. Continuing education course covering causes and forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, characteristics, effects of smoking, breathing difficulty, emergency evaluation, long-term treatment, and management. Includes pulmonary rehabilitation and treatment of acute exacerbations. 6-contact-hour CEU for nursing and other healthcare professions.

Course Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the characteristics of COPD.
• Describe the physiology of normal lungs vs. lungs damaged by COPD.
• Identify the causes, functional effects, and preventive measures for COPD.
• Summarize the characteristic clinical findings in a patient presenting with COPD.
• Outline the lifestyle changes and pulmonary rehabilitation components of a long-term treatment plan.
• Describe pharmacologic, oxygen therapy, and surgical interventions for COPD.
• Discuss acute exacerbations of COPD and their treatment.