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Manage Exacerbations of COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Paid e-learning
Single training: $30

This module provides an overview of the early signs and symptoms of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation and the role of general practice in managing exacerbations in the community, as per the recommendations of COPD-X: Concise Guide for Primary Care.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the importance of early identification and management of exacerbations of COPD
  • Educate patients on how to monitor their symptoms and develop individualised symptom management action plans with COPD patients and their carers
  • Describe the value of using controlled oxygen and ventilation during an exacerbation and outline when a patient requires hospitalisation
  • Recognise how to implement appropriate management for COPD patients with frequent exacerbations
  • Recognise the role of general practice in review and follow-up

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