Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Short Course
(Locally Delivered)

Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is widely recognised as one of the most effective interventions in the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The new COPD National Service Framework will ensure this effective intervention continues to be an important element of COPD patient care.

Aim of short course

This basic short course is suitable for all healthcare professionals working with patients on PR programmes such as physiotherapy assistants, healthcare associates, exercise physiologists and new nurses to respiratory.

The course gives an introduction to PR and an understanding of why it works. This also gives the opportunity to experience our programmes before embarking on a Level 3 module or PR or COPD in the future.

Short course programme

Pulmonary Rehabilitation:
- What is pulmonary rehabilitation?
- COPD & exercise physiology
- The benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation
- The assessment process
Exercise prescription:
- Cardiovascular exercise
- Strengthening exercise
- Exercise or activity?
The educational component
The practicalities:
- Location
- Staffing
- Use of oxygen during exercise
- Cost of programmes
- Maintenance programmes
Summary and evaluation.

Duration and format

One day training with informal teaching and 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