Please note - this is a 3 day course, all 3 dates must be attended in order to recieve a certificate of attendance-
Day 1 - Monday 21st July
Day 2 - Tuesday 22nd July
Day 3 - Monday 28th July
Description -
Description -
During this session, you will enhance your confidence in diagnosing and managing COPD in primary care. Learn to use spirometry effectively, optimise treatment with GOLD guidelines, and support patient self-management. Strengthen your role within the respiratory team and improve patient outcomes.
Course Objectives -
- Understand COPD pathophysiology and risk factors.
- Diagnose COPD early using assessment and spirometry.
- Differentiate COPD from other respiratory conditions.
- Implement evidence-based treatment and management.
- Manage exacerbations and reduce hospital admissions.
- Support patient self-management and adherence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.
- Monitor disease progression with structured reviews.
- Address health inequalities in COPD care.
Learning Outcomes -
- Identify COPD risk factors, pathophysiology, and key guidelines such as NICE and GOLD.
- Explain the differences between COPD and other respiratory conditions.
- Perform clinical assessments and interpret spirometry results accurately.
- Evaluate treatment options to create personalised COPD management plans.
- Assess patient progress, inhaler technique, and treatment effectiveness during COPD reviews.
- Develop patient-centred self-management plans and multidisciplinary care strategies.
