COPD Update for RHCPs

Our ‘COPD Update for RHCPs’ course offers Practice Nurses and other Registered Healthcare Professionals a comprehensive refresher on the latest advancements in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) diagnosis and management within primary care settings.

COPD Update for RHCPs

What You'll Learn

  • Updated diagnostic criteria and tools for accurate COPD identification.​
  • Current pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options.​
  • Effective patient education techniques to promote self-management and adherence.

This course includes

Direct Teaching

Videos

Case Studies

Course Content

  • Reviewing updated diagnostic criteria and guidelines.​ 
  • Discussing the role of diagnostic tools such as spirometry and peak flow measurements.​
  • Overview of recent developments in pharmacotherapy for COPD.​ 
  • Integrating non-pharmacological interventions into primary care practice.​
  • Identifying key components of a comprehensive COPD review.​ 
  • Developing tailored management plans to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Recognising signs of acute exacerbations.​ 
  • Implementing appropriate management strategies for acute episodes.​

Exploring resources and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

  • Engaging in discussions on complex case studies and scenarios.​ 
  • Participating in Q&A sessions to address specific challenges.

This course is developed in line with current UK National Standards and Guidelines, including those from NICE and the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).

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 follows national COPD guidance from NICE and GOLD. It is intended as a refresher for RHCPs with prior COPD training. You should only manage patients independently when both you and your employer are satisfied that you are competent to do so.

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COPD Update for RHCPsThis half-day workshop provides an update on Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis and management for practice nurses and other allied registered healthcare professionals (RHCPs) who have already completed initial COPD training. Participants will review current guidelines, revisit evidence-based diagnostic and treatment pathways, and sharpen their skills in assessing and managing COPD patients.

 

 

 

 

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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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