RCN ACCREDITED TRAINING
We are committed to providing high quality respiratory education, aimed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their careers.
Our courses are accredited by the Royal College of Nursing, ensuring that our curriculum meets the highest standards of educational excellence. This endorsement guarantees that our training is relevant, providing your team with a credible and respected qualification.
NSHI is RCN accredited until 24th March 2026. Accreditation applies only to the educational content and not to any product. RCN cannot confirm competence of any practitioner.
RCN COURSES
Asthma
The diagnosis and management of the patient with Asthma in Primary Care
Day 1 – Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology of Asthma. Discussion of NRAD and has your practice changed the way they manage patients with asthma.
Day 2 – Assessing and diagnosing asthma and investigations to support diagnosis.
Day 3 – Acute asthma. Asthma attacks and exacerbation management. Asthma in special circumstances. Performing asthma reviews remotely and face to face.
Assignment: Case Study relating to a patient you have reviewed to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the therapy area.
COPD
The diagnosis and management of the patient with COPD in Primary Care
Day 1 – Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology of COPD. Symptoms, causes and risk factors. Understanding Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema.
Day 2 – How to assess and diagnose COPD. Differential diagnosis. Investigations to support diagnosis. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management.
Day 3 – Recognising and managing exacerbations. Self management strategies. Performing a COPD review, remotely and face to face. How to recognise a deteriorating patient.
Assignment: Case Study relating to a patient you have reviewed to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the therapy area.