Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MCOPDHCS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall the epidemiology, physiology, and symptoms of COPD.
Identify at least three causes of COPD exacerbation and steps to prevent it.
Determine nursing interventions to improve or maintain quality of life for someone with COPD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: An Overview of COPD
What is COPD?
Pathophysiology
Symptoms of COPD
Pharmacological Treatment of COPD
Review
Summary
Section 3: COPD Exacerbation
What is a COPD Exacerbation?
Assessing for an Exacerbation
Respiratory Failure
Preventing Exacerbations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Nursing Interventions
COPD National Action Plan
Key Nursing Interventions
Non-Pharmacological Treatments
Breathing Exercises
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.