Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Patient Management
Empower yourself with this 6-contact-hour course covering causes, effects, treatment, and rehabilitation for healthcare professionals.
About this course
COPD course on patient management. Continuing education course covering causes and forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, characteristics, effects of smoking, breathing difficulty, emergency evaluation, long-term treatment, and management. Includes pulmonary rehabilitation and treatment of acute exacerbations. 6-contact-hour CEU for nursing and other healthcare professions.
What you will learn
Upon completion of this course, you will have increased your understanding of the causes of and the current treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
Discuss the characteristics of COPD.
- Describe the physiology of normal lungs vs. lungs damaged by COPD.
- Identify the causes, functional effects, and preventive measures for COPD.
- Summarize the characteristic clinical findings in a patient presenting with COPD.
- Outline the lifestyle changes and pulmonary rehabilitation components of a long-term treatment plan.
- Describe pharmacologic, oxygen therapy, and surgical interventions for COPD.
- Discuss acute exacerbations of COPD and their treatment.
Regulations and board approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Course overview
Gain comprehensive understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) interventions and management. Our fully online COPD patient management course is designed for busy nurses and health professionals looking to earn continuing education (CE) credits and independent access. It is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Commission.
Course Curriculum
Learn essential COPD concepts with no technical jargons. Here are the key modules:
COPD Basics
Know the causes, signs and symptoms, and progression of COPD.
Epidemiology of COPD
Learn about susceptibility to COPD by age, smoking, sex, and race.
Pathophysiology of COPD
See how COPD causes hyperinflation, systemic effects, and disability.
Clinical Presentation of Stable COPD
Identify signs and symptoms of chronic, stable COPD.
Treatment of Long-Term COPD
Understand how to slow disease progression, alleviate symptoms, and prevent flare-ups.
Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Identify causes, symptoms, and management of acute COPD exacerbations.
End-Stage Care
Acquire early end-of-life planning and palliative care in COPD patients.
Benefits of the Course
Gain practical skills and knowledge to improve care and patient outcomes with our patient management training.
Increase Treatment Accuracy
Improve the speed and accuracy of COPD care decisions.
Decrease Readmission Rates
Reduce admissions with early interventions and prevention strategies.
Enhance Patient Education
Prevent flare-ups with patient education and self-management strategies.
Improved Care Planning
Implement early palliative care guidelines.
Why Choose LearnTastic for COPD Patient Management Training
Improve your clinical practice in long-term respiratory care with LearnTastic's evidence-based, COPD training. Here's why we stand out:
Accreditation You Can Trust
Stay compliant with our ANCC-approved program.
CE Credits
Earn 6 continuing education (CE) credits along with life-saving skills.
Flexible, Self-Paced Format
Access mobile-friendly modules anywhere, anytime—on your terms.
Instant Certification
Download your certificate as soon as you complete the final exam.
Who Should Register For This Training
This is ideal for all levels of healthcare professionals managing and caring for patients with chronic respiratory disease, including:
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs/LVNs)
Respiratory Therapists
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Clinical Educators and Case Managers
Corporate Benefits
Our COPD patient management course effectively meets group training needs with the scalable, and trackable solution.
Why Choose Our Corporate Training?
Discounts for a team of 5 or more.
Dedicated account manager.
Single dashboard to track team progress.
Consistent training across departments.
Flexible completion timelines.