Foundations of COPD in Primary Care

This one-day course is perfect for healthcare professionals in Primary Care who are new to the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Delivered live via Zoom or face-to-face, it builds a solid foundation in COPD knowledge and supports safe, role-appropriate care within the multidisciplinary team.

Foundations of COPD for RHCPs

What You'll Learn

  • How COPD is defined, diagnosed, and monitored using national guidelines
  • Role-appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies
  • Support patients through tailored management plans and self-care strategies.

This course includes

Direct Teaching

Videos

Case Studies

Course Content

  • Definition and prevalence of COPD
  • Causes and risk factors, including smoking and environmental exposure
  • Signs and symptoms of COPD
  • Impact of COPD on patients and the wider economic burden
  • Overview of the respiratory system and its functions
  • Pathophysiology of COPD
  • Understanding airflow limitation and lung damage
  • Importance of clinical assessment and accurate history taking
  • The role of spirometry and the importance of accurate, reproducible results
  • Differential diagnosis in COPD
  • Additional investigations that may be required
  • Treatment pathways and use of assessment tools
  • Overview of inhaled therapies and bronchodilators
  • Role of mucolytics and other add-on therapies
  • Use of oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
  • Non-pharmacological approaches, including:
    • Smoking cessation
    • Pulmonary rehabilitation
    • Risk exposure reduction
    • Vaccination
    • Nutrition and malnutrition in COPD
  • Management of acute COPD exacerbations
  • Multi-morbidity in COPD and risk stratification
  • Overview of commonly used inhaler devices
  • Teaching and assessing correct inhaler technique
  • Identifying and addressing common inhaler errors
  • Supporting adherence and effective inhaler use
  • Impact of lifestyle and environmental factors on COPD progression
  • Importance of patient education and self-management planning
  • Supporting use of inhalers, symptom awareness, and escalation advice
  • Developing an individualised COPD management plan
  • Making appropriate referrals to the wider MDT, community services, and patient support groups
  • Role boundaries in COPD care
  • Scope of practice for registered professionals and HCAs/HCSWs
  • Accountability, delegation, and documentation
  • Escalation and referral pathways
  • Case studies reflecting different Primary Care roles
  • Application of learning to routine COPD reviews
  • Q&A discussion

FAQs

Yes, you will be issued with a certificate on successful completion of the course

Assessment by the instructor will be continuous throughout the course

This course is aligned with NICE and GOLD guidance. It provides RHCPs with a strong foundation in COPD care. You should only manage COPD independently when both you and your employer are confident that you are competent to do so.

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Course information: Foundations of COPD for RHCPs

 

 

Foundations of COPD for RHCPsOur ‘Foundations of COPD for RHCPs’ course is designed to provide practice nurses and other registered health care professionals (RHCPs) with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills in understanding COPD and its management in primary care settings. The course will cover the fundamentals of COPD, including anatomy and physiology, diagnosis, treatment options and practical skills and self-management strategies for patient care. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage COPD patients and improve outcomes.

 

 

 

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Developed in line with current UK National Standards and Guidelines (including those in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and guidance from the NHS and NICE.

 

 

 

 

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“Course is very useful & practical. Well presented and clear and layout of site is good. Graphics very helpful.”

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“This was my first experience at online learning, and I was extremely impressed. Feedback from my colleagues has also been positive. I know where to turn to for any future online learning and have no hesitation in recommending this company.

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