Registration is closed. Please contact Lee Beth Gilman at lgilman@lungne.org if you have any questions.

The American Lung Association is proud to again sponsor the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Educator Institute (COPDEI) It will be held October 5 -6, 2017, at MaineHealth, 110 Free Street, Portland, ME

The purpose of the 1 ½ day institute is to provide an overview of COPD for healthcare and health professionals who provide or are preparing to provide, self-management education for individuals diagnosed with COPD. The training will include practical information to be used when working with this population.

Specific attention will be given to providing an overview, including the treatment of COPD, the role of spirometry, patient self-management and daily living strategies, tobacco treatment resources, oxygen therapy and palliative care.

CEUs: All participants will receive a certificate of attendance for 11.0 contact hours.

Food: Lunch, beverages/snacks for both days will be provided.

Registration Fee: $125 will cover all costs including resource materials

For More Information: Email Lee Beth Gilman at lgilman@lungne.org.