This course is Lesson 3 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Pulmonary Rehab, Considerations for Diverse Populations" The entire series (9CEs) is available in the On Demand Presentations catalog.

Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:
-Pathophysiology of interstitial lung disease, including sarcoidosis, interstitial pneumonias and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
-Education appropriate for individuals with interstitial lung disease.
-Exercise prescription specific for individuals with interstitial lung disease.
-Case examples of exercise prescription for individuals with interstitial lung disease.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
-Describe the pathology of interstitial lung diseases commonly seen in a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
-Identify the educational components of a pulmonary rehabilitation program individualized to a patient with interstitial lung disease.
-Describe exercise prescription for a person with interstitial lung disease.
-Summarize a treatment plan for a person with interstitial lung disease.