Asthma and COPD

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1h 30m
Updated 16 Jul 2023 Certificate ANCC Accredited

An overview of two common respiratory conditions, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with a focus on providing treatment, including for when the two conditions coexist (asthma-COPD overlap).

Content

8 Video Units • 17 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Pretest
3 Questions
What is Asthma?
2 Questions
6m
Managing Asthma
2 Questions
30m
What is COPD?
3 Questions
8m
Managing COPD
5 Questions
15m
Asthma and COPD Overlap
4m
Selection of Devices for Asthma and COPD Treatment
6m
Summary of Resources
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

A person in your care who manifests signs and symptoms of asthma or COPD will be either treated or referred for appropriate treatment.

2

In-depth knowledge of the treatment of asthma and COPD will support the best-practice use of medicines and reduce the likelihood of unwanted effect

3

People in your care will receive correct evidence-based education about the use of medicines used to treat asthma and COPD.

Who it's for:

All healthcare professionals will gain confidence from undertaking this course, given the prevalence of asthma and COPD.

Why it's needed:

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) are chronic lung disorders that occur frequently in the general population. Patient outcomes require that these respiratory conditions are well understood and that healthcare professionals are familiar with current treatment options.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide healthcare professionals with education relating to asthma and COPD in order to support best patient outcomes.

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Last updated16 Jul 2023

Published19 Aug 2019

Due for review30 Dec 2024
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