Optimizing COPD Care: Latest Guideline Changes & Clinical Insights

June 2, 2025

Noon to 1p.m. Mountain Time

Registration:

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Speaker:

Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Clinical Supervisor and Pulmonary Care Coordinator, Terry Reilly Health Centers

Overview:

During the “Optimizing COPD Care: Latest Guideline Changes & Clinical Insights” session, we will:

  • Review the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Guidelines for COPD diagnosis, staging, and treatment decision-making.
  • Discuss the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and GOLD treatment recommendations.
  • Examine the new COPD medications and indications introduced in the 2025 GOLD update.
  • Explore the benefits and potential side effects of LAMA/LABA therapy, as well as the risks associated with inhaled corticosteroids.
  • Address the limitations of COPD therapies in special populations, such as elderly patients and non-smokers.
  • Discuss smoking cessation strategies to improve COPD outcomes.

Target Audience

The target audience includes primary care providers (MD, DO, PA, NP, PharmD, etc.), but all providers are welcome.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
    The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Course opens: 
04/01/2025
Course expires: 
07/02/2025
Event starts: 
06/02/2025 - 12:00pm MDT
Event ends: 
06/02/2025 - 1:00pm MDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Brian Bizik, speaker, for this activity reported the financial disclosures below. And all relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated through peer review.

Panelist(s)

Nina Abul-Husn, MD, MSPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with AstraZeneca;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Grifols Pharmaceuticals ;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Regeneron;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Dermavant Pharmaceuticals;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Pfizer;.

Glenda Carr, PharmD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ian Troesoyer, DNP, APRN, FNP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer reviewer(s)

Glenda Carr, PharmD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Regeneron;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Dermavant Pharmaceuticals;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Pfizer;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with AstraZeneca;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Grifols Pharmaceuticals ;.

 Joint Accreditation Provider logo

In support of improving patient care, University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

IPCE Credit logo

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

 

The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Pharmacist and pharmacy technician learners may claim a maximum of 1.0 ACPE credit for this activity.

 

This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) hours.

Physician Assistant AAPA Category 1 CME logo

The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapist Credit:

For the purpose of re-licensure, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as a provider of continuing education. To be considered continuing education, the session(s) are required to be germane to your practice. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
    The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

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