COPD in Primary Care

COPD in Primary Care

This program for primary care providers is an evidence-based education and management program focused on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

About this Program

This two-course program offers primary care providers practical, evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The first course introduces an approach to initial assessment, with key insights into COPD epidemiology, risk factors, and impact. The second course focuses on ambulatory assessment and pharmacotherapy, providing a structured approach to treatment planning. Each course takes approximately one hour to complete and is designed for flexible, self-paced learning.

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2023 Canadian Thoracic Society Guideline on Pharmacotherapy in Patients with Stable COPD
This guideline provides recommendations from a comprehensive systematic review with a meta-analysis and expert-informed clinical remarks to optimize maintenance pharmacological therapy for individuals with stable COPD, and a revised and practical treatment pathway based on new evidence since the 2019 update of the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) Guideline.
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COPD Care Map for Primary Care
The Primary Care Asthma Program (PCAP) COPD Care Map from the Lung Health Foundation is an evidence-based tool designed for primary care providers to support follow-up care planning.
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Canadian Thoracic Society COPD Action Plan Template
This fillable pdf from the Canadian Thoracic Society allows the creation of a COPD Action Plan with copies for the patient, physician, educator and pharmacist.
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Respiratory Medications Reference Guide
This reference guide provides a list of respiratory medications and includes information about age, maximum dose, and coverage by ODB, EAP, and NIHB.
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