Through completing this course students will:
Understand exercise and its role in managing COPD, and the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) participation
Learn about the normal cardiorespiratory response to exercise, the pathophysiology of COPD, and how PR adjuncts address these abnormalities
Understand the benefits of PR participation and the limitations within Canada
Explore the impact of COVID-19 on PR and the potential role of at-home exercise training
Bryan Ross
This course has been designed for exercise professionals and it is just part 1 of our 2-part course series.
Our goal is to give you the expertise you need to manage chronic lung diseases in an exercise-based approach.
While in part 1 you will learn how to work with patients living with COPD, part 2 is dedicated to patients living with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Severe Asthma.
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Our 2-part course series has been designed in collaboration with our partner: AKA (Alberta Kinesiology Association).
AKA provides education, ongoing professional development and opportunities for those pursuing a career in kinesiology, and our courses have been designed to help exercise professionals like you to work with patients living with COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis and Severe Asthma safely and effectively.
As a non-profit organization, our sole aim is to elevate clinical standards and patient care. While our free courses empower countless professionals and patients, opting for our paid courses has a far-reaching impact. Every dollar spent on our paid courses is directly reinvested into developing state-of-the-art educational content.
This course has been designed for Kinesiologists, Exercise Physiologists and Fitness Professionals who want to gain an exercise-based approach to managing COPD.
It will give you the tools, knowledge, and techniques needed to work with individuals with COPD, safely and effectively.
Yes, you will get a certificate by completing the course.
Yes, it is. This training has been designed in collaboration with AKA (Alberta Kinesiology Association). You will be able to claim 2 hours worth of Continuing Education Credits.
The course is Bryan Ross, MD, FRCPC, MSc, BSc.H. Dr. Ross is a respirologist at McGill University Health Center (MUHC) and assistant professor at McGill University.
To take this course, you will only need a computer or mobile device with internet access. No prior knowledge is needed.
It comprises of two online modules including physiological responses to exercise and pathophysiology of COPD, and pulmonary rehabilitation techniques and emerging strategies for remote training
The course is designed to be completed in two hours. But you can take as much time as you need and rewatch the lessons as many times as needed.
As in other courses, your access does not expire.
Not sure if this course is right for you? We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
