Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Course Length:

2 Hours

Maximum Number of Attendees:

20 – 60, Up to 20 delegates per course

Course Description:

COPD covers a group of lung conditions including chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema. This course will provide you with knowledge and understanding about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments that are available.

The training will explain COPD, the impact is has, causes and diagnosis, detecting lung problems, and managing COPD through changes to smoking habits, diet, exercise, and what to do in colder weather.

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

What this course offers:

Introduction to COPD:

What is COPD?

The impact of COPD in England

Symptoms of COPD

Causes of COPD

Diagnosing COPD

Detecting Breathing Problems

Long standing or persistent symptoms

MRC dyspnoea scale

Clinical features differentiating Asthma and COPD

Existing treatments

Managing stable and unstable COPD

Keeping well with COPD

COPD management goals:

Stopping smoking

Activity and exercise

Diet and fluids

Vaccinations

Cold weather

Exacerbations

Mental well-being

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer.  Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.