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Program Overview
The joint providership of Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Focus Medical Communications, in collaboration with the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers, presents the COPD Mastery Bootcamp: Guideline Updates, Precision Medicine, & Real-World Decision Making. This educational activity will provide important clinical and scientific data on the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) involved in the management of patients with pulmonary disorders and diseases.
Faculty
Stephanie Arceneaux, DNP, MSN, APRN, ANP-C
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Terry Reilly Health Centers
Boise, ID
John "Kenny" Larsen, PA
Renown Pulmonary and Critical Care
Reno, NV
Erin Peterson, APRN, CNP
Park Nicollet Health Services
St. Louis Park, MN
Justine Sicari, DNP, FNP-C
Allegheny Health Network
Mars, PA
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
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Differentiate evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies for COPD using updates from the 2025 GOLD guidelines.
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Analyze clinical phenotypes, treatable traits, and emerging biomarkers to guide precision-based COPD management.
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Evaluate the mechanisms, efficacy, and safety of new and emerging COPD therapies.
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Apply patient-centered approaches to optimize treatment selection, reduce exacerbation risk, and improve real-world outcomes in COPD.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Focus Medical Communications. Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 contact hours (2.00 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit. Credit will be provided to the NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity is completed.
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 ANCC contact hours, which will include pharmacology hours.
Disclosures – Planning Committee & Faculty Disclosures
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Disclosures will be provided in the presentation.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
All individuals in control of the content of continuing education activities provided by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower (ACHS) are required to disclose to the audience all relevant financial relationships related to the content of the presentation or enduring material. Full disclosure of all relevant financial relationships will be made in writing to the audience prior to the activity. All other staff at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Focus Medical Communications, who impacted the content of this activity, have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Learner Assurance Statement
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is committed to mitigating all relevant financial relationships that could arise as a result of individuals who control activity content and who have relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies. The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is committed to retaining only those individuals with relevant financial relationships that can be reconciled with the goals and educational integrity of the CE activity.
All relevant financial relationships disclosed during this activity have been mitigated.
Disclaimer
The ideas and opinions presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Annenberg Center and/or its agents. As in all educational activities, we encourage practitioners to use their own judgment in treating and addressing the needs of each individual patient, taking into account that patient's unique clinical situation. The Annenberg Center disclaims all liability and cannot be held responsible for any problems that may arise from participating in this activity or following treatment recommendations presented.
Fee Information
There is no fee for this activity.
Jointly provided by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Focus Medical Communications in collaboration with the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers.
Supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.