Acute Breathlessness: Short Courses
In the context of a rapidly changing NHS nurses are increasingly expected to extend their role. Breathlessness is a common and troubling symptom of many conditions. People present with acute breathlessness in primary care, accident and emergency departments and NHS Walk-In Centres and it is often a nurse who is the first point of contact.
This short course uses interactive group work, presentations and practical demonstrations to help nurses develop the skills needed to appropriately assess and differentiate between the common causes of acute breathlessness.
Aim of short course
To help nurses and other health professionals develop an understanding of the common causes of acute breathlessness and the basic skills needed to assess and appropriately manage an acutely breathless patient.
Short course objectives
Those attending the short course will gain basic understanding and practical skills in the following areas:
- History taking
- Common causes of acute breathlessness
- Incidence
- Presentation
- Key clinical features
- Immediate management - Basic examination of a patient
- Assessment of an acutely breathless patient
Duration and format
One training day with informal lectures and interactive group sessions and practical demonstrations.
Cost
£99
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Short Course Contact Details
For further details and/or to book this short course:
Email Booking - Individual
Tel: +44 (0)1926 493313
Locally Delivered Courses
To commission this short course in your local area for 12 or more people:
Email Booking - Locally Delivered
Tel: +44 (0)1926 836836
