Live Webinar on October 26, 2026 at 1100 CST

Speaker

Dr. Raj Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM
Dr.Dasgupta is quadruple board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai. Check out his podcast: “The Dr. Raj Podcast” available on all platforms. 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy students and all other healthcare practitioners seeking to have a better understanding of pulmonary specific concepts, disease process and therapeutic standards.

Overview

 A presentation on the 2026 Global Initiative for COPD (GOLD) update focuses on shifting clinical practice toward earlier diagnosis, refined risk classifications, and emerging technologies. 

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to:

1. Pathophysiology of COPD
2. New Phenotypes of COPD
3. Updates in GOLD Management
4. Role of Airway Clearance

Accreditation statement

This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hour Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.

Credit Designation Statement

The AARC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 CRCE.

Healthcare practitioners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  It is the responsibility of the participant to determine if this program meets the criteria for licensure or recertification requirements for his/her discipline.

Disclosures

This program is being hosted by Monaghan Medical Corporation.

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