Announcing: CTS COPD Pharmacotherapy Update Online Module
Apr 22, 2020

CTS is pleased to be launching a new online CME program in collaboration with MDBriefCase.

This one-hour accredited program (Section 1) provides updated evidence-based recommendations from the CTS Clinical Practice Guideline on Pharmacotherapy in patients with COPD – 2019 Update of Evidence. This case-based program summarizes important pharmacotherapy recommendations and provide a step-by-step approach to guide treatment choices in clinical practice. Specifically, the program addresses how a clinician chooses appropriate maintenance pharmacotherapies in patients with stable COPD to reduce symptom burden, notably dyspnea and exercise intolerance, and reduce the risk of future acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD). 

Developed by Drs. Mohit Bhutani, Jean Bourbeau, Paul Hernandez and Darcy Marciniuk, the program is directed to respirologists, family physicians, medical trainees, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals working in COPD. After completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Summarize the recent updates in the new CTS Clinical Practice Guideline on Pharmacotherapy in patients with COPD – 2019 Update of Evidence;
  • Integrate recommendations for maintenance pharmacotherapy to improve symptoms, quality of life and reduce the risk of acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD); and

Demonstrate a practical Canadian approach and pharmacotherapy recommendations for optimizing management and outcomes for COPD patients*.

You can access the course at: Pharmacotherapy in Patients with COPD – 2019 Update of Evidence 

Not registered with MDBriefCase? Click on the blue “Register” button on the top right corner at www.MDBriefCase.com. Once your account is setup, you will be able to login and take the course.

The development of this program was supported by an Independent Medical Education grant from GSK.

*Refer to additional CTS guidance on managing COPD during COVID-19 at https://cts-sct.ca/covid-19/


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