Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Course Provider
Certifications
Learning Objectives
Define chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and associated conditions.
Identify risk factors and discuss the role of cigarette use, infection, and chronic inflammation in the pathogenesis and progression of COPD
Correlate pathologic changes in the lung with the clinical features of COPD.
Describe the pathophysiology of airflow limitation and air trapping.
Recognize and evaluate the clinical signs and symptoms of COPD.
Analyze the various criteria and tests used in the diagnosis of COPD.
Course Offering: Written/printed (enduring)
Domain Focus: Care Delivery and Reimbursement Methods
Domain Focus: Care Delivery and Reimbursement Methods