1. | To define TPE | |
2 | To demonstrate TPE skills while: | |
a. | Demonstrating how to take a patient’s medical history | |
b. | Demonstrating how to teach a patient to use an action plan | |
c. | Demonstrating how to teach a patient to complete a symptom diary form | |
d. | Interpreting a patient symptom diary as to whether COPD control is acceptable | |
e. | Demonstrating how to teach a patient to use and maintain medication delivery devices | |
f. | Demonstrating pursued lip breathing techniques, diaphragmatic breathing, controlled cough and forced expiration techniques, and relaxation techniques | |
g. | Performing a follow-up visit |