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Pathophysiology and progression of COPD
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exploring the underlying disease mechanisms, spectrum of presentation, and long-term impact on patient health. Learners will gain insight into the prevalence, burden, causes, and risk factors associated with COPD, alongside the principles of diagnosis, investigation, and ongoing management. The course also covers strategies to reduce disease progression, optimise treatment and inhaler use, support self-management, and recognise exacerbations requiring escalation of care or hospital referral.
5 Modules1 hour
£169£0
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the pathology, spectrum, and disease mechanisms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Recognise the prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and overall burden of COPD on individuals and healthcare systems.
- Identify the major causes and risk factors for COPD, including smoking and environmental exposures, and understand strategies to minimise disease progression.
- Recognise the common signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of COPD, including the role of spirometry and other initial investigations.
- Develop awareness of personalised COPD self-management plans and approaches to improving disease control.
- Understand the importance of smoking cessation support, physical activity, nutrition, vaccinations, and inhaler adherence in COPD management.
- Understand how COPD progresses over time and recognise factors associated with exacerbations and poor disease control.
- Gain knowledge of treatment escalation, management of exacerbations, oxygen therapy principles, and referral pathways for additional therapies such as pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the pathology, spectrum, and disease mechanisms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Recognise the prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and overall burden of COPD on individuals and healthcare systems.
- Identify the major causes and risk factors for COPD, including smoking and environmental exposures, and understand strategies to minimise disease progression.
- Recognise the common signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of COPD, including the role of spirometry and other initial investigations.
- Develop awareness of personalised COPD self-management plans and approaches to improving disease control.
- Understand the importance of smoking cessation support, physical activity, nutrition, vaccinations, and inhaler adherence in COPD management.
- Understand how COPD progresses over time and recognise factors associated with exacerbations and poor disease control.
- Gain knowledge of treatment escalation, management of exacerbations, oxygen therapy principles, and referral pathways for additional therapies such as pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Training Overview
- Understanding COPD: Definition, Clinical Spectrum, and Underlying Disease Processes
- Epidemiology and Health Impact of COPD: Prevalence, Morbidity, and Mortality
- Key Causes and Contributing Risk Factors for COPD
- Disease Development and Progression in COPD
- Summary
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Frequently asked questions
The course covers COPD pathology, disease progression, risk factors, spirometry, exacerbations, inflammation, phenotypes, smoking impacts, and management strategies to support better patient outcomes.
Yes, learners will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the Pathophysiology and progression of COPD course.
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This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff involved in caring for individuals living with COPD or respiratory conditions.