Provider Learning Opportunities COPD Begins in Childhood – Guidance for Health Care Providers Signs and symptoms of COPD in the early stages can be easily overlooked, resulting in diagnostic delays and the worsening of the clinical condition. This program has been approved for 1 contact hour Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care. Course # 195395000. Access the course accredited for Respiratory Therapists > This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 11/6/2025 to 11/5/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2014642. Access the course accredited for Physician Associates > Advancing COPD Care Through Precision Medicine and Patient Empowerment This educational activity is intended for pulmonologists, pulmonology nurse practitioners, pulmonology physician assistants, and primary care physicians in the United States. The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to understand the importance of symptom recognition and the role of targeted treatments in individualizing COPD care and to better facilitate shared decision-making with patients to reduce the burden of disease. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify challenges faced by patients with COPD in recognizing and managing symptoms Choose appropriate targeted treatment for patients with inadequately controlled COPD Apply evidence-based tools, such as COPD action plans and decision-support resources, to empower patients and optimize disease outcomes Access the program > New CME Education for Clinicians Treating Respiratory Disease Patients with type 2 (T2) inflammatory conditions, including asthma, COPD with overlapping features, and other eosinophilic-driven diseases, often experience a high burden of illness. Join a multidisciplinary panel of experts as they explore the connections between coexisting T2 conditions and the challenges they pose in clinical care. Gain insights on the role of T2 inflammation in respiratory disease and the promise of emerging biologic therapies on Medlive. Access CME Program > Have an idea for a professional development experience? Email us at info@copdfoundation.org.
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This page was reviewed on December 16, 2025 by the COPD Foundation Content Review and Evaluation Committee.