IH30 Respiratory review: diagnosis and care

Course summary

This interactive workshop has been designed to help health care practitioners develop their knowledge of respiratory problems. The focus will be on identifying differential diagnoses, planning relevant care and supporting the patient in the community.

Who should attend?

Junior doctors
Nurse practitioners
Community matrons
Practice nurses
District nurses
Allied health professionals such as pharmacists and paramedics

Important notes

All course material, evaluations and certificate of attendance provided.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	7 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Have developed a sound understanding of the respiratory system
Feel confident in assessing a respiratory patient
Be aware of the different symptoms and their relevance to diagnosis
Be able to plan care appropriately
Recognise the importance of managing breathlessness

Course programme

Impact of respiratory disease
Differential diagnosis - acute/chronic
Examination of the chest
Spirometry and flow volume loops
Introduction to chest X-ray
Restrictive lung disease
Management of end stage respiratory disease /breathlessness
Case history and review

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TBA