Upcoming
Introduction to COPD
£ 300.00 gbp
Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 09:30 GMT – Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 16:00 BST
Virtual Class
Dates Breakdown
Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 09:30–16:00 GMT
Day 1
Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 09:30–16:00 BST
Day 2
Course Overview: Introduction to COPD in Primary Care
These introductory days are tailored for nurses and other healthcare professionals who are new to the realm of COPD care or have not received formal training in this area. Led by Paula Matson, a Respiratory Specialist and Practice Nurse, the program is designed to build a foundational understanding of COPD and empower participants to provide effective care to COPD patients in primary care settings.
These introductory sessions offer a comprehensive journey from the fundamentals of COPD understanding to a confident approach in patient review and management, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and holistic care in primary care settings.
Day One:
- 09:15: Coffee and Registration
- 09:30: Introduction and Course Objectives
- 09:40: Anatomy and Physiology
- 10:00: Unveiling COPD: Understanding the Basics
- 10:45: Coffee Break
- 11:00: History Taking and Investigation Overview
- 13:00: Lunch
- 14:00: Navigating COPD Guidelines: Local and National
- 14:30: Inhaler Devices Session: Types and Techniques
- 14:30: Non-Pharmacological Management Approaches
- 15:30: Developing Action Plans, Evaluation, and Accessing Resources
- 15:45: Closing Remarks
Day Two:
- 09:15: Coffee and Registration
- 09:30: Review and Reflection on Day One's Learning
- 09:40: Monitoring COPD: How Do We Track Progress?
- 10:00: Mastering the COPD Review: Templates and Care Planning
- 10:45: Coffee Break
- 11:00: Revisiting Guideline Management Essentials
- 13:00: Lunch
- 14:00: Moving Beyond the Basics: Handling Flare-Ups, Breathlessness, and Palliation
- 15:30: Developing Action Plans, Evaluation, and Accessing Resources
- 15:45: Closing Remarks
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this Introduction to COPD course, participants will attain the following learning outcomes:
1. Emphasize Early Prevention:
- Recognize the significance of early prevention in COPD management and its impact on patient outcomes.
2. Grasp COPD Physiology:
- Develop a foundational understanding of the physiological underpinnings of COPD, aiding accurate assessment and care.
3. Comprehend Medications and Roles:
- Acquire knowledge about COPD medications, comprehending their diverse roles in managing symptoms.
4. Non-Pharmacological Management:
- Understand and appreciate non-pharmacological approaches to COPD care and symptom management.
5. Inhaler Proficiency:
- Gain expertise in managing various types of inhaler devices, ensuring effective medication delivery.
6. Documentation Proficiency:
- Understand the importance of meticulous documentation, including utilizing templates for streamlined care.
7. Review and Self-Management:
- Realize the value of regular patient review and supervised self-management plans for COPD patients.
8. Problem Solving and Solutions:
- Foster discussions to address relevant practice issues and collaboratively discover effective solutions.
9. Commitment to Ongoing Development:
- Recognize the importance of continuous professional development in the evolving landscape of COPD care.
These introductory sessions offer a comprehensive journey from the fundamentals of COPD understanding to a confident approach in patient review and management, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and holistic care in primary care settings.
Trainers
Paula Matson
Respiratory Nurse Specialist RGN, RSCN. ARTP registered for Spirometry.
Contact us
- Jackie Gamble
- in••••o@bbo••••g.co.uk
- 07944639224
Location
Virtual Class
Classifications
Categories
- Respiratory
Levels
- Introduction