Degree Level Modules: Asthma in Focus

Study Details

Credit Points: 30 Level 3 (degree)
Notional Study Time: 300 hours
Duration: 6 months

Suitable for

This module will enable health professionals to develop their asthma knowledge further. Asthma issues are looked at more critically and in greater depth and there is less emphasis on the practical aspects of setting up asthma services. Asthma will be related to the broader health issues that are facing both people with asthma and health professionals. It may be preferable to have had some assessed asthma education prior to embarking on this module.

Outline Content

Epidemiology of asthma
Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory tract
Allergy and asthma
Virus infections and asthma
Diagnosing asthma
Medications and delivery devices
Asthma management
Specific types of asthma: late-onset, hormonal, occupational, brittle, exercise-induced
Patient education
Public health issues
Audit

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, you will be able to:

Critically analyse the prevalence and causes of asthma
Critically examine the environmental factors in the onset of asthma
Critically examine the link between allergy and asthma
Critically assess the effects of asthma on the respiratory tract, including the upper airways
Select and justify methods for diagnosing asthma in patients of different ages

Module Delivery

Comprehensive written materials supported by 3 study days.

Assessment

Coursework
Exam

Cost

Individual: £605 + £10 Open University certification fee...

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Module Contact Details

For further details and/or to book this module:
Email Booking - Individual
Tel: +44 (0)1926 493313

Locally Delivered Courses
To commission this module in your local area for 10 or more people:
Email Booking - Locally Delivered
Tel: +44 (0)1926 836836