Asthma and COPD Course ( Aug 19, 2019 - Aug 29, 2023)

Asthma and COPD Course is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.,,First Published: 19 August 2019,Updated: 29 August 2021,Expires: 29 August 2023,,CPD: 1h 30m of CPD,,Course Overview:,An overview of two common respiratory conditions, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with a focus on providing treatment, including for when the two conditions coexist (asthma-COPD overlap).,,Need:,Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) are chronic lung disorders that occur frequently in the general population. Patient outcomes require that these respiratory conditions are well understood and that healthcare professionals are familiar with current treatment options.,,Purpose:,The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide healthcare professionals with education relating to asthma and COPD in order to support best patient outcomes.,,Learning Outcomes:,• A person in your care who manifests signs and symptoms of asthma or COPD will be either treated or referred for appropriate treatment.,• In-depth knowledge of the treatment of asthma and COPD will support the best-practice use of medicines and reduce the likelihood of unwanted effect,• People in your care will receive correct evidence-based education about the use of medicines used to treat asthma and COPD.