Why study Enhancing ILD Care in Professional Practice?
Developed in alignment with the One Voice Interstitial Lung Disease Pathway, this course equips healthcare professionals to support early diagnosis, improve access to specialist services, and provide effective, compassionate care closer to home.
Programme structure
This course is for registered healthcare professionals with an interest in ILD
Course Outcomes:
- Describe the pathophysiology of ILD and classify the major subtypes based on clinical and radiographic characteristics.
- Recognise symptoms of ILD and select appropriate diagnostic techniques, including imaging and pulmonary function tests.
- Apply the current infection prevention and control procedures to reduce the risk of cross infection and contamination.
- Evaluate effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies to support quality of life for ILD patients.
- Identify high-resolution CT and histopathologic findings for different ILD sub-types.
- Communicate prognosis and lifestyle recommendations effectively and sensitively.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide joined-up care across primary, secondary, and tertiary services.