About This Course
This educational activity identified a critical need for ongoing education and training in COPD care for respiratory therapists. By addressing these knowledge gaps and educational needs, we can equip respiratory therapists with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide high-quality care to patients with COPD and improve their overall outcomes.
Presenter
Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT, Senior Director of Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs, COPD Foundation.
This session is supported through unrestricted educational grants secured by AARC. All content was developed and delivered independently.
This activity, through the AARC was supported through unrestricted educational grants from: Verona Pharma, Viatris, Takeda, Grifols, Olympus, and Linde.
Participants will be able to describe the key genetic factors and environmental influences involved in COPD development.
Participants will be able to explain the role of epigenetics and microbiome in COPD pathogenesis.
Participants will be able to identify the common comorbidities associated with COPD and their impact on disease severity.
Participants will be able to select appropriate diagnostic tests for COPD, based on patient symptoms and clinical presentation.
Participants will be able to interpret lung function test results to assess the severity of COPD.
Approved CRCE Hours
1.00
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