Paediatric Asthma Masterclasses

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Paediatric Masterclass Series

90-minute sessions exploring paediatric asthma best practice and how to support patients and their families. Each session includes an ‘ask the expert’ opportunity.

There has never been a better time to update your Paediatric Asthma knowledge and know-how. Following the implementation of the National Bundle of Care for Children and Young People with Asthma in 2021, healthcare professionals are increasingly required to work in partnership with parents, carers, and non-clinical professionals to provide the best care and support for patients.

Our interactive Masterclass Series will explore the diagnosis and management of paediatric asthma, how to effectively support patients and their families to maximise self-management, and how other factors, such as seasonal allergy, can affect asthma control. Whether you are in a new healthcare role and want to increase your knowledge of the basics, or a more experienced clinician who has questions about challenging cases, you will find our workshop series has something for you.

Increase your knowledge and know-how 

Each Masterclass is delivered as a standalone session, so you are welcome to attend just one or several. Please ensure you select the correct Masterclass session title and number when adding to your basket above.

Each session will be led by an experienced clinical specialist and facilitator and will cover the following content:

Masterclass 1 – Paediatric Asthma and Seasonal Allergies

• What do we mean by paediatric asthma
• Signs and symptoms of paediatric asthma
• Diagnosis (including objective testing)
• The impact of seasonal allergies on asthma (and vice versa)
• Treating and managing seasonal allergies (‘hayfever’)

Masterclass 2: Managing Paediatric Asthma in Primary Care

• Pharmacological treatment options for asthma
• Non-pharmacological treatment options
• Asthma plans: what does ‘good’ look like?
• Supporting inhaler technique

For the final 20 minutes of each Masterclass, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of our expert clinical facilitator – please do come prepared with any specific questions or issues you would like to discuss, but please be aware that we cannot advise on individual cases.

Course outcomes

After attending this masterclass series, you will:

• Understand what paediatric asthma is, and how it is diagnosed
• Know how to support proactive self-management, including understanding what should be included in an Asthma Action Plan, and how to support patients with inhaler technique
• Be aware of a range of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options
• Understand how to support patients to manage seasonal allergies