Assessment Method: 10-15 minute pre-recorded presentation and 3,000 word case study
No. of Credits: 30 at Level 6
Accrediting Institution: University of Hertfordshire
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Enhancing Asthma Care in Professional Practice Short Course
£985.00
This multi-professional course focuses on the assessment and management of people with asthma within the context of the wider community. It aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to develop as autonomous practitioners in safe, effective, and evidence-based practice in the field of asthma.
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| Study Type | Interactive Blended Online Learning |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Level | Level 6 (Degree) |
| Start Date | Various |
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Please Note: All scheduled courses (unless clearly indicated) are delivered online using an Interactive Blended Online Learning Model. This includes a blend of live webinars, workshops and Q&A sessions with clinical tutors combined with eLearning and videos; all designed to enable participants to build the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete their course.
In this course, students will analyse the pathophysiology of asthma, its risk factors, and triggers. The course provides comprehensive detail on the structured clinical history, examination, and order of objective tests for diagnosing asthma, including factors for differential diagnosis, aligned with current clinical guidelines. It support students in critically analysing evidence and guidelines for pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for asthma management and control. The course is grounded in a person-centred approach to supporting patients with asthma and their families and carers, and students will analyse the broader cultural and socio-economic factors that affect patients' abilities to manage their condition.
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This course is accredited by the University of Hertfordshire. After purchasing your place from Education for Health, your course information will include the requirement to register for the activity with the University of Hertfordshire before the start date. Failure to do this will result in you not being able to start the course. In this instance our normal Terms & Conditions will apply.
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