Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MBC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Define COPD.
Describe the causes, pathophysiology, and diagnostic approaches for COPD.
Discuss clinical manifestations and management strategies for COPD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: COPD Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
COPD Definition
Facts and Stats
Causes
Types Based on Timing
Pathophysiology
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Spirometry Considerations
Differential Diagnosis
Classifying Severity
COPD Assessment
Section 3: COPD Treatment
Pharmacotherapy Purpose
Overview of Medications
Initial Management
Follow-Up Treatment
Vaccinations
Smoking Cessation
Patient Education
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Oxygen and Ventilatory Support
Interventional Therapy
Section 4: Knowledge Check
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Cathryn Ayers, RN
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
Reviewer: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.