This one-day course provides Health Care Assistants with the knowledge and confidence to support asthma and COPD care in primary care settings. It covers key elements of respiratory health, diagnosis, patient education, and monitoring—designed for those new to respiratory reviews or looking to build on existing skills.
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 guidance from NICE, BTS/SIGN, GINA, and GOLD. It is designed to build foundational skills for HCAs supporting respiratory clinics. You should only carry out reviews independently when both you and your employer are confident you are competent to do so.
This ‘Foundations of Asthma and COPD for HCAs’ course aims to equip healthcare support assistants and health care support workers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively support registered practitioners in conducting respiratory reviews for patients with Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in primary care. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical skills training, participants will develop an understanding of Asthma and COPD management, enabling them to provide valuable assistance to registered practitioners in respiratory clinics, contributing to improved patient outcomes and quality of care in respiratory health management.
The course will cover the basics of Asthma and COPD, including an overview of anatomy and physiology, diagnosis tools and techniques, inhaler devices, self-management strategies and patient education. The course emphasises the role of HCAs in supporting respiratory clinics including boundaries, accountability, and offers practical integration through case studies and discussions.
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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, NICE and the British Thoracic Society/Scottish Intercollegiate / Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network [BTS/SIGN].
Peter Hughes
Michaela McCall
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