Course description

Content


The role of breathlessness in the patient experience of COPD

the impact of breathlessness on patients’ quality of life

the role of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in managing breathlessness in COPD

current guidance from NICE and GOLD

practice advice on selecting the most appropriate treatment for a patient

steps to reduce the environmental impact of inhalers

Ordering Oxygen and completing HOOF form

Overview of Spirometry

Course Benefits

On completion of the course successful students will be able to suggest, initiate and vary treatment in response to individual needs. They will demonstrate sound knowledge of the literature relevant to COPD and an insight into the strategic approaches to delivery of care, to enable them to improve their confidence in managing patients with COPD.

What will i learn?

  • This course will explore anatomy of the lungs and management of COPD in general practice.

Requirements

  • This session is suitable for healthcare professionals regularly involved in the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This includes nurses and healthcare professionals working in the community, GP practices, out of hours, rapid response and community settings who, given the burden of respiratory disease in the NHS, now require more knowledge regarding COPD and how this condition can be optimally managed in accordance with current guidance to improve patient outcomes.

Belmatt Healthcare Training

£50

+VAT

Course code

Cpd hours

Quizzes

2

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

Related courses

Intermediate

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