Asthma & COPD Update: Short Course
(Locally delivered)
Asthma is a very common disease of childhood and currently affects about 1 in 7 children and its prevalence is increasing. Asthma symptoms can disrupt the lives of children and often causes them to limit activity and lose time from school.
COPD is the 5th most common cause of death. It is thought to be under diagnosed by as much as 25%. One of the more alarming statistics is that there are estimated to be as many as 2.5 million people who have this chronic disease and don't know it.
Aim of short course
This new one day practical Asthma and COPD Update is designed to provide health professionals with a comprehensive overview of the management of both areas and new information around guidance, management and treatments. The day is suitable for all health professionals working with respiratory patients and who have a vital role to play in implementing the new BTS/SIGN evidence based guideline for asthma.
Short course programme
- Update on devices, drugs and treatment approaches
- BTS/SIGN update on diagnosis
- Case studies
- Concordance, compliance and self-management
- Case study and acute asthma management
- COPD update / pharmacological management
- Non-pharmacological management
- Case studies
- Palliative care
Duration and format
One training day with informal lectures and interactive practical sessions.
Cost
£115
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Contact details
Locally Delivered Courses
To commission a short course in your local area for 12 or more people contact Nina Rawstrone:
Tel: +44 (0)1926 836836
or Email Bookings - Locally Delivered
