CPD: The Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis & Management of Adult Asthma

9am, Wednesday 23 October 2024

Online Event

This three-part e-learning module is suitable for nurses, nursing assistants and allied health professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in asthma using evidence-based guidance.

Further details on learning outcomes are outlined below.

Learning outcomes:

apply the latest asthma guidance
understand the diagnostic criteria to reach a robust diagnosis
identify the goals of asthma treatment and the challenges
understand the treatment options and tailor them to the patient
recognise patients with suboptimal asthma control at risk of exacerbation and hospital admission and how to address this, knowing when to refer
provide a good quality review with supported self-management.

The course is delivered over six weeks online with a mixture of coursework and live sessions. It is worth ten hours of CPD and a certficate will be provided.

For further information, contact, Qais Navaei, PMO Administrator: qais.navaei@nhs.net

Sessions

Diagnosis

Wednesday, 23rd October 2024 / 9.00am

Part 1

e-learning, 1.5-2hrs
to be completed between 23 October-6 November 2024

Topics covered

setting the scene: asthma in the UK
structure and function of a normal respiratory system
asthma on the inside: the pathophysiological changes that occur in asthma
asthma on the outside: clinical signs and symptoms
the importance of history taking and the relevance of objective tests
assessing the probability of asthma
making a diagnosis in line with current guidance

Part 2

live webinar, 6 November 2024, 9:30-10:30am
case study based discussion to consolidate learning
question and answer

Asthma management: treatment

Wednesday, 6th November 2024 / 9.00am

Part 1

e-learning, 1.5-2hrs
to be completed between 6 November-20 November 2024

Topics covered

the aim of asthma management
The pharmacology of asthma:
- inhaled corticosteroids
- inhaled bronchodilators
- leukotriene receptor antagonists
current guidance on the management of asthma
stepping up and stepping down treatment
sssessment and management of acute asthma

Part 2

live webinar, 20 November 2024, 9:30-10:30am
case study based discussion to consolidate learning
question and answer

Providing an effective asthma review: managing asthma challenges

Wednesday, 20th November 2024 / 9.00am

Part 1

e-learning, 1.5-2hrs
to be completed between 20 November - 4 December 2024

Topics covered

inhaler technique and tailoring the device to the patient
overcoming non-adherence
recognising and addressing short acting beta₂ agonist (SABA) overuse
identifying co-morbidities that can negatively impact asthma
reducing hospital admissions: providing supported self-management

Part 2

live webinar: 4 December 2024, 9:30-10:30am
case study based discussion to consolidate learning
question and answer

Post module self-assessment

Wednesday, 4th December 2024 / 10.30am

thirty minute self-assessment
quiz hosted in Google Classroom
full feedback given on marking

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