Diploma Level Modules: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Study Details

Credit Points: 30 Level 2 (diploma)
Notional Study Time: 300 hours
Duration: 6 months

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects around one in ten people aged 65 and over and is one of the consequences of smoking. In all, COPD is known to affect more than 600,000 people in the UK, but the true figure is thought to be much higher. Unless urgent action is taken to reverse the trend, current estimates suggest that by 2020, COPD will be the fifth most common cause of death in the UK.

Outline Content

COPD profile
Diagnosis
Clinical settings of COPD
Assessment
Basic mechanisms
Treatment (drug and non-drug)
Risk factors and prevention

Learning Outcomes

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

Analyse the pathophysiology of COPD and its effects on the respiratory system
Examine factors which may increase the risk of developing COPD
Analyse the critical issues in history-taking in this field
Assess disability and health status in COPD patients and examine their impact
Use prescribed diagnostic procedures to assess lung function in COPD patients.

Module Delivery

Comprehensive written materials supported by 3 study days.

Assessment

Coursework
Exam

Cost

Individual place: £545 + £10 Open University certification fee...

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