Presenter: Adam Hambly RRT, CRE

Learning Objectives :

1.Identify patients at risk of COPD

2. Identify patients who may have undiagnosed COPD and would benefit from initiation of pharmacotherapy

3. Assess whether a patient with COPD is being optimally managed 

4. Assess whether a patient is using the most appropriate inhaler device/delivery system

5. Promote non-pharmacological COPD management strategies

6. Utilize clinical services to aid COPD medication and device management

Speaker Bio:

Adam Hambly, RRT, CRE, has been a community Respiratory Therapist for nearly 10 years and obtained his Certified Respiratory Educators certification in 2013. He has extensive experience in providing respiratory care in a primary care setting, specifically with spirometry, inhaler teaching and COPD management. Adam ascribes his enthusiasm to educate and support others to this long-standing relationship with the Lung Health Foundation and its’ medical societies. He’s currently the Eastern Ontario Chair for the Ontario Respiratory Care Society planning committee, and a member of the South East Lung Health Network. Adam is currently in a regional role supporting lung health in the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward. When he’s not advocating for lung health, you can find him cycling and kayaking in Prince Edward County.