Course Description

The COPD for Healthcare Professionals Course includes the following:

MODULE 1: Pathophysiology and Treatment of COPD
Section 1 - Lung Physiology and COPD Pathophysiology
Section 2 - Risk Factors for the Development of COPD
Section 3 - COPD Pharmacological Treatment
Section 4 - Improving Treatment Adherence

MODULE 2: Management of COPD Symptoms
Section 1 - COPD impact on life & physical symptoms
Section 2 - Breaking the Anxiety Breathlessness Cycle
Section 3 - Managing Shortness of Breath
Section 4 - Exercise and Physical Activity

MODULE 3: Integrating a Plan of Action for Life
Section 1 - AECOPD Definition, impact & risk factors
Section 2 - Action Plan – Importance and Structure
Section 3 - Action Plan – I feel well
Section 4 - Action Plan – I feel worse
Section 5 - Action Plan – I feel much worse or in danger

Comprehensive Case Study