Our training can be conducted in real time via Team’s or in-person to suit the needs of individuals and teams.
NSHI is RCN accredited until 8th October 2024. Accreditation applies only to the educational content and not to any product. RCN cannot confirm competence of any practitioner.
Explore Our Courses
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.
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.