The American Lung Association's COPD Basics is a free, self-paced online course designed to help people learn more about COPD.
COPD Basics is divided into two 30-minute parts and includes comprehensive resources, such as COPD Action Plan and COPD medication device demonstration videos and downloads.
Who should take the course?
The course is ideal for people living with COPD, their caregivers and families. COPD Basics can serve as an introductory course for public health and healthcare professionals to learn more about supporting patients living with COPD.
COPD Basics will help you:
- identify COPD causes and risk factors.
- recognize the signs and symptoms of COPD
- prevent and respond to COPD exacerbations or flare ups
- understand the latest medications and treatment for the disease
95% of course participants would recommend this course to patients newly diagnosed with COPD and/or their family members.
“The management techniques were very helpful because I didn't know anything about how diet, exercise and breathing exercises may improve symptoms. I have just been diagnosed and haven't had my follow-up appointment with my doctor yet, so this was all helpful.”
“All information in this course was valuable and helped me improve my knowledge regarding COPD to better educate patients and families.
If you have any questions about registering for the online course, visit Online Learning Course Support to see potential solutions or to request more help.
Page last updated: March 13, 2025
