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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Describe the risk factors, clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for COPD and apply these in clinical setting scenarios.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Explore the intricacies of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma in this comprehensive course designed for healthcare professionals. Led by Dr. Kate Moriarty, a seasoned GP and educator, the course provides an in-depth understanding of COPD's risk factors, pathogenesis, and management following the COPD-X guidelines. It delves into asthma-COPD overlap, offering practical insights into diagnosis and treatment strategies. The course also emphasises evidence-based approaches to optimise patient outcomes, including pharmacotherapy, lifestyle interventions, and palliative care. With interactive discussions and practical tools, this course equips you to enhance patient care and manage complex respiratory conditions effectively.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Kate Moriarty

Dr Kate Moriarty

FRACGP 

Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.

Dr Kate Moriarty works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia, where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. She is a senior lecturer for UNSW Rural Clinical School, Port Macquarie campus. She has special interests in women’s health and medical education.

She holds a Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 441343

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38221

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