The following course provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and related breathing disorders and highlights current methodologies for diagnosing and treating the disease as well as related complications.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

    • Course Description

    • Learning Objectives

    • Overview of Disorders and Diseases Affecting the Lungs and Breathing

    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Defined

    • The Evolution of Our Understanding of COPD

    • COPD by the Numbers

    • An Overview of the Pulmonary System and Normal Lung Function

    • A Comparison of Asthma and COPD

    • Emphysema and Its Relationship to COPD

    • Chronic Bronchitis and Its Relationship to COPD

    • Causes of COPD

    • Symptoms of COPD

    • Treatments for COPD

    • Frequently Asked Questions About COPD

    • Preventing COPD and COPD Exacerbations

    • Conclusion

    • Post-Test

    • References

    • Course Evaluation

About the instructor

RN, CPN

Katie Smith

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