ONLINE - Chronic Lung Disease and Exercise

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will equip exercise professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to manage COPD through exercise-based approaches. In this comprehensive 2-hour online course, you will explore:

• The pathophysiology of COPD and the role of exercise in managing it

• Pulmonary rehabilitation techniques and emerging strategies for remote training
• The normal cardiorespiratory response to exercise and how it relates to COPD
• The benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation participation and limitations within Canada
• The impact of COVID-19 on pulmonary rehabilitation and the potential role of at-home exercise training

COURSE COMPONENTS

The course is structured to optimize your learning experience and includes:

• Two online modules covering the physiological responses to exercise and the pathophysiology of COPD, as well as pulmonary rehabilitation techniques and emerging strategies for remote training
• Access to a certificate of completion for 2 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) with your accreditation association

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Our instructor is a leading healthcare professional with extensive experience in exercise-based approaches to managing COPD.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This course is ideal for kinesiologists, exercise physiologists, and fitness professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing COPD.