Pulmonary Disease & Lung Function Diagnosis & Prevention
By: National University of Health Sciences

Course Description

Program Description:

This session provides an overview on the principles, practices, nomenclature, patient work-up and management of pulmonary diseases and lung function of patients seen in an internal disorders practice


Program Goals/ Objectives:

At the end of the session, the student will have a detailed understanding of:

• Asthma in all of its forms

• Dyspnea

• Bronchitis its presentation and impact on lung health

• Pneumonias

• Pulmonary function testing appropriate work up and interpretation

• Diseases of the pulmonary system

• Effects of bronchodilators on pulmonary function


Program Topics:

• Asthma

• Dyspnea

• Bronchitis

• Pneumonias

• Diseases of the lungs

• Pulmonary function tests

• Pneumoconiosis

• Systemic diseases of the lungs

• Cancer

• Bronchodilators

• Cardiovascular and the pulmonary patient

• Pulmonary laboratory tests

Course Details

  • Pulmonary Disease & Lung Function Diagnosis & Prevention
  • By:    National University of Health Sciences
  • Instructor:    Chris Murray, DC, DABCI
  • Total CE Hours:    12.0
  • Course Format:     Online Distance Learning
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Differential/Physical Diagnosis  -7.0 CE Hours
    • History and Exam  -5.0 CE Hours
  •    Course Outline