Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a significant and growing public health problem. More than 14 million people in the United States are living with COPD, it is the fourth leading cause of death and disability, and is projected to rank fifth in the burden of disease worldwide by 2020. Assessing, planning and monitoring the health and welfare of persons living with COPD is central to effective service delivery by today’s human service professional.

Learn how to:

• Describe the COPD disease process
• Recognize common symptoms of COPD
• Assess consumer needs related to COPD
• Write effective outcomes related to COPD
• Learn COPD resources for consumers and professionals.

Who should attend: Case Managers, Social Workers, Personal Service Attendants, Case Management Supervisors, Agency Administrators, RN Supervisors

Date: May 20, 2010

CEU: 1.5

Course Fee: $50

Delivery: Classroom

Duration: 1.5 hours

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