Course
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Strategies for Rural Settings
Self-paced
2 credits
Full course description
Description
The Rural Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Prevention Toolkit offers insights into developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining COPD programs in rural settings. It outlines evidence-based models, challenges unique to rural communities, and strategies for effective program dissemination.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to:
Rural healthcare professionals, policymakers, community health organizations, and other stakeholders involved in public health and chronic disease management.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the unique challenges of addressing COPD in rural areas, such as higher smoking rates and limited access to specialty care.
- Identify evidence-based models for COPD prevention, management, and treatment.
- Utilize strategies to improve program sustainability and secure funding for rural COPD initiatives.
- Apply effective dissemination techniques to share best practices and results with stakeholders.