At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to

• Define the concepts of chronic pulmonary disease, COPD, asthma and other chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Discuss the 2025 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease guidelines updates and management recommendations.
• Describe non-pharmacological measures recommended for patients with COPD.
• Explain the place of therapy of the different medications and their impact on quality of life and reduced hospitalizations.
• List current and emerging treatments for COPD, including their safety, efficacy, place in therapy, and use in specific patient populations for optimal outcomes.
• Identify the challenges and barriers associated COPD management, the disease's burden, and the need to improve patient outcomes.
• Recognize the role of the pharmacy team in optimizing the care of patients with COPD.

Pharmacy technicians

• Define the concepts of chronic pulmonary disease, COPD, asthma and other chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Identify non-pharmacological measures recommended for patients with COPD.
• Identify the place of therapy of the different medications and their impact on quality of life and reduced hospitalizations.
• Identify current and emerging treatments for COPD, including their safety, efficacy, place in therapy, and use in specific patient populations for optimal outcomes.
• Recognize the role of the pharmacy team in optimizing the care of patients with COPD.