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ACCREDITATION AND CREDITS
EXCEL Continuing Education is accredited by the
ACCME to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
EXCEL Continuing Education designates this live
activity for a maximum of four AMA PRA Category
1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants + Nurse Practitioners: AAPA and AANP accept AMA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
FL Provider # 50-619 for the following:
Nurses: 4 contact hours
Registered Respiratory Therapists: 4 CRCE
and Pharmacy Credits: 4 credit hours approved through Dade County Pharmacy Association.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this conference you
should be able to:
- Identify symptoms, risk factors,
causes, characteristics and
management goals for chronic
obstructive disease (COPD)
- Describe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), its function, possible effects of AATD and diagnosis
- Identify parameters used in asthma control assessment and discuss importance of combining them for more realistic assessment of your patients
- List and evaluate therapeutic options in treating COPD, AATD and asthma
- Explain the role of spirometry in diagnosing these diseases and interpret results to properly manage and monitor your patients
- Initiate strategies to personalize asthma management of your patients
TARGET AUDIENCE AND SYMPOSIUM GOAL
This educational activity is designed for
practicing Primary Care and Internal
Medicine Physicians, Fellows, Residents,
RRTs, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists, and
other HCPs who want to update their
knowledge and competence regarding
the latest developments in managing
and treating these respiratory diseases
in order to improve patient outcomes.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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