A116 Understanding and managing respiratory conditions in Primary Care

Course summary

This interactive workshop has been designed to help health care practitioners develop their knowledge and exploratory skills of common respiratory problems. The focus will be on assessment, planning relevant care and supporting the adult patient in the community.

Who should attend?

Registered community health care practitioners who work with adult patients with diagnosed respiratory conditions.

Important notes

All course material, evaluations and certificates included.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	8 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Understand the basic pathophysiology of the common respiratory conditions like COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis and ILD
Enhance skills and understanding of the basic principles in assessing and examining a patient with respiratory problems.
Understand the importance of differential diagnosis and the implication on the management of patients with respiratory problems
Understand the importance of self-management plans including rescue packs for COPD and asthma patients
Severe end stage management of patients with respiratory problems including referrals to palliative care
Understand Long Term Oxygen Therapy for patients with respiratory problems e.g. discussion of prescribing on HOOF

Course programme

Differential diagnosis of common respiratory problems
History taking and physical examination of the respiratory system
Observations in the respiratory clinic e.g. SpO2, peak flow, Respiratory rate, JACCOL, CRT
Introduction to spirometry the basics
Types of inhaler devices use and technique
Management of acute exacerbations in respiratory patients e.g. IECOPD/Non IECOPD and or asthma
LTOT and prescribing on “HOOF A” for HCP
Management of end stage respiratory disease /breathlessness/hypoxia
-Coping strategies
-Useful drugs
-Care pathways
Case History and Review

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