Caring for Individuals with COPD

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CRCOPD

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three care interventions for an individual with COPD.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Helping Individuals with COPD

What is COPD?

How Does COPD Affect a Person?

Living with COPD

Signs of a COPD Flare-Up

Helping Those with COPD

Observing and Reporting

What to do When COPD Flares Up

Helping Family Members

End-of-Life Considerations

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.