DrKumo Academy

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Overview

RPM 208 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic illness that can be managed properly with remote patient monitoring (RPM). Learn how to educate the patient about this illness, help with medication adherence, and communicate with the healthcare team. This course will teach you to use an RPM disease management program to help patients avoid critical danger zones.

Trainees will be able to work with clients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and use RPM.  At the end of the badge, trainees will be able to do the following:  

  1. Define COPD  
  2. Explain the basic diagnosis/symptoms of COPD  
  3. Educate patient about how COPD is a serious chronic illness but one that can be managed with monitoring  
  4. Evaluate a health chart of a patient with COPD  
  5. Be able to enter data into RPM for monitoring of a patient with COPD (with DMP)
  6. Evaluate DMP data of a patient with COPD (at critical junctions) 
Time Estimate:
3 hours

Course Content

LESSONS
1. Define COPD

Lesson Content

Introduction
Emphysema
Pop Quiz: Emphysema
Bronchitis
Pop Quiz: Bronchitis
2. Smoking/Pollution Symptoms

Lesson Content

Shortness of Breath
Pop Quiz: Shortness of Breath
Coughing
Pop Quiz: Coughing
Wheezing
Pop Quiz: Wheezing
Chest Tightness
Pop Quiz: Chest Tightness
Fatigue
Pop Quiz: Fatigue
Frequent Respiratory Infections
Pop Quiz: Frequent Respiratory Infections
3. Risk Factors for COPD

Lesson Content

Air Pollution
Pop Quiz: Air Pollution
Exposure to Dust/Chemicals at Work
Pop Quiz: Exposure to Dust/Chemicals at Work
Genetics
Pop Quiz: Genetics
Aging
Pop Quiz: Aging
Respiratory Infections
Pop Quiz: Respiratory Infections
Asthma
Pop Quiz: Asthma
Second-Hand Smoke
Pop Quiz: Second-Hand Smoke
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Pop Quiz: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
4. Basics of COPD Management

Lesson Content

Medical Procedures
Pop Quiz: Medical Procedures
Medications
Pop Quiz: Medications
Monitoring and Managing Exacerbations with RPM
Pop Quiz: Monitoring and Managing Exacerbations with RPM
5. Diagnostic Tests

Lesson Content

Lung Function Tests
Pop Quiz: Lung Function Tests
Chest X-Ray
Pop Quiz: Chest X-ray
CT Scan
Pop Quiz: CT Scan
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Pop Quiz: Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Lab Tests to Diagnose the Cause of Symptoms Like Antitrypsin Deficiency
Pop Quiz: Lab Tests to Diagnose the Cause of Symptoms like Antitrypsin Deficiency
6. Evaluating a Health Chart of a Patient with COPD

Lesson Content

Reviewing Medical History
Pop Quiz: Reviewing Medical History
Assessing Symptoms
Pop Quiz: Assessing Symptoms
Reviewing Lung Function Test Results
Pop Quiz: Reviewing Lung Function Test Results
Checking Oxygen Levels
Pop Quiz: Checking Oxygen Levels
Assessing Medication Regimen
Pop Quiz: Assessing Medication Regimen
Considering Comorbidities
Pop Quiz: Considering Comorbidities
7. Speaking to Patients About Their Health Progress

Lesson Content

Lifestyle Changes
Pop Quiz: Lifestyle Changes
Smoking Cessation
Pop Quiz: Smoking Cessation
Regular Exercise
Pop Quiz: Regular Exercise
8. Entering Data Into RPM for a Patient with COPD

Lesson Content

Data Entry and Monitoring
Pop Quiz: Data Entry and Monitoring
9. Evaluating DMP Data of a Patient with COPD

Lesson Content

Evaluating DMP Data
Pop Quiz: Evaluating DMP Data
10. Speaking About a COPD Patient’s Progress

Lesson Content

Speaking to a Physician or Nurse Practitioner
Pop Quiz: Speaking to a Physician or Nurse Practitioner
Outro

Lesson Content

Outro
Assessment: RPM & COPD