Description
Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Differentiate between Asthma and COPD by analyzing distinct clinical presentations and pathophysiology to support accurate baseline patient assessment across diverse clinical settings.
2. Discuss current evidence-based pharmacological regimens (ICS, LABA, LAMA, and biologics).
3. Discuss how to assess patient inhaler techniques to effectively identify, correct, and prevent common device administration errors.
4. Prioritize immediate nursing assessments and clinical interventions for acute Asthma and COPD exacerbations, including oxygen therapy titration, respiratory distress red flags, and escalating care when necessary.
5. Formulate tailored patient education and discharge plans using Asthma Action Plans, COPD management tools, trigger identification, and other strategies to mitigate exacerbation risks and reduce hospital readmissions
Description:
Are you ready to elevate your respiratory nursing care and confidently manage complex pulmonary cases? Join us for an essential webinar designed to sharpen your clinical expertise in treating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this evidence-based session, you will learn to rapidly differentiate between asthma and COPD through precise pathophysiological and clinical assessments across diverse care settings. We will break down the latest pharmacological regimens—including ICS, LABA, LAMA, and cutting-edge biologics—and provide you with actionable strategies to assess, identify, and correct common patient inhaler errors. Beyond baseline care, you will gain the critical thinking skills needed to prioritize immediate interventions during acute exacerbations, recognize respiratory distress red flags, and titrate oxygen therapy safely. Finally, we will explore how to formulate robust discharge and education plans utilizing Asthma Action Plans and COPD management tools to successfully mitigate future risks and reduce hospital readmissions. Register today to transform your respiratory assessment skills and improve long-term patient outcomes!
Who Should Attend?:
• Nurses & HCP in all Adult Acute Care, Emergency, Respiratory, & Complex Care Settings
• Nurses & HCP in Primary Care; Home Care, and Continuing Care settings
• Student Nurses or HCP Students planning employment in the above settings
• EMTs, TeleHealth, Outpost, and Occupational Health Nurses
• Educator and Managers
Holly Feist, RN, BN, MN, ACCN
Holly has spent much of her career in the Calgary area, primarily working in emergency departments and intensive care units at the Foothills Medical Centre (Level 1 trauma centre for Southern Alberta). She also served as a clinical nurse specialist in the pediatric intensive care unit at Alberta Children’s Hospital.
When not working shifts in the ED, Holly is an associate professor and course coordinator in the Advanced Studies for Critical Care Nursing (ACCN) Program – Emergency Stream at Mount Royal University (MRU) in Calgary. Additionally, she serves as a fellow in simulation with the Health Simulation Learning Centre (HSLC) at MRU.
Holly’s graduate research focused on educating acute care nurses about the phenomenon of urgency in relation to rapid response systems (RRS) and deteriorating patients. She was instrumental in piloting the first documented introduction of a RRS that responds to ED calls and has presented on this topic worldwide. Her current research interests include teaching and learning, simulation, and exploring nurses’ intent to remain in critical care environments. Holly is passionate about engaging with others on their experiences in the ED and ICU and welcomes contact at hfeist@mtroyal.ca.
