OVERVIEW

COPD: The Gold Report is organized by Medical Education Systems (MedEdSys), Inc..

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain what the Gold Report is, and discuss its importance to healthcare professionals treating COPD.
  2. Identify the “working” definition of COPD as provided by the Gold Report.
  3. Explain the prevalence of COPD and the impact it is having on worldwide health.
  4. Discuss the etiology and epidemiology of COPD, and explain how it is diagnosed.
  5. Describe the latest international standards presented by the Gold Report regarding prevention, management, and treatment protocols for COPD.
  6. Identify and discuss the usefulness and side effects of medications currently in use for COPD patients.

CE Broker Statement: Medical Education Systems is a partner with CE Broker and reports all the courses recognized by the boards. Once the course is completed the completion will be uploaded to the CE Broker system. Please allow 24-48 hours for this to happen. All courses are  recognized by the NBRC.

Credits

Respiratory Therapists Category 1 Courses
Medical Education Systems Inc. has been approved by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care CE Provider # 50-7376

Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP#10661) an Accredited Continuing Education Approver Recognized by the CA Board of Respiratory Care.

Medical Education Systems Inc. (Sponsor# 064) is approved as a provider in the State of Iowa.

Medical Education Systems Inc is recognized by the Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners # 50-7376

Medical Education Systems Inc. is approved as a provider of continuing respiratory care education and meets the criteria set forth by the MD/DC Society for Respiratory Care (Program# 801)

Medical Education Systems AARC Sponsor ID#9720809

West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care Provider # (00-02-070)

Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care Provider#144

  • 16 CEUs
  • 16 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Respiratory TherapistPulmonologist

    SPECIALITIES

    Respiratory Therapy

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