Asthma Management in Primary Care
Asthma is a common condition, which presents to health professionals in both primary and secondary care. Training of health professionals involved in asthma care is essential and advocated by the British Guideline on the Management of Asthma from the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). This course enables health professionals to develop a sound asthma knowledge base and will enhance the provision of care to people with asthma.
Course Content
- An overview of asthma guidelines and national strategies and frameworks
- History taking
- Asthma or COPD the difference?
- Aetiology and epidemiology of asthma
- Statistical data
- Diagnosis and assessment of asthma
- What is spirometry and why do we measure this?
- Therapeutic management of asthma
- New evidence for pharmacological management
- The management and prevention of asthma exacerbations in primary care
- Management of asthma in children
- Case studies and group work
Aims/Objectives
- Provide continuing professional development in the management of asthma
- Be alert to the changing and developing management of this condition
Who should attend?
- Practice Nurses
- Community Matrons
- District Nurses
- Community Nurses
- Paramedics
- Allied Health Professionals
Duration
2 days
Price
£270.00 per person, including course materials and a certificate of attendance.
Course Dates
Newcastle (Stocksfield)
9 July 2012 – book a place now
In addition to any scheduled courses, we can also deliver this course to groups on your own site. For more information, contact us.