This respiratory disease training course uses our proven and popular combination of self study and face to face workshops. Six months of self-directed study is facilitated by a distance learning pack and concludes with two days of compulsory workshops. Attendance at a mid-course study session is optional.

Notional Study Time	200 hours
Duration	6 Months

GP, Nurse, Registered Healthcare Practitioners

Teesside University 30 Credits Level 6

This course combines asthma training and COPD training into a single respiratory disease training course. The six month module focuses upon the assessment and management of clients with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The module considers differential diagnosis of the two conditions and the effective management and treatment options available. The impact of respiratory disease on the psychological and quality of life issues of the client will be considered. Upon completion the participant will be able to suggest, initiate and vary treatment to individual needs.

The respiratory disease training course will cover Spirometry, but if this is your main area of interest then you may wish to consider our two day course Foundation in Spirometry.

• Synthesise and critically analyse the relationship between environmental factors and conditions which impact upon the disease processes in asthma and COPD
• Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the psychological impact of the diseases upon the patient
• Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the management and care of an individual experiencing asthma or COPD
• Synthesise and critically appraise the relationship between assessment, diagnostic and screening skills, the management of asthma and COPD
• Synthesise, appraise and evaluate evidence from a range of sources to underpin the care and management of asthma and COPD
• Demonstrate intellectual flexibility in the application of relevant theory to the management of asthma and COPD
• Evaluate and modify care delivery in response to the assessment of the patient who suffers from asthma and COPD
• Select, apply and evaluate appropriate methods and tools whilst conducting an assessment of the client who has asthma or COPD
• Develop and evaluate care strategies that promote health and assist in the prevention of complications associated with this asthma or COPD
• Adopt a broad ranging and flexible approach to self directed study in order to organise own work schedule and meet required deadlines
• Plan, manage and evaluate the acquisition of new knowledge and skills as part of a lifelong learning strategy
• Critically reflect on performance to further develop learning

• Introduction
• Diagnosis and Monitoring
• Treatment Options
• Management
• Into Practice

One hour unseen examination comprising of True/False statements based on the content of the module. 4000 word case study.

Thinking stations - great way to learn...environment so relaxing...all speakers were jolly and fun to learn from.