Introduction to Asthma for HCPs Webinar

This session aims to provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience to enable nurses in general practice to assist in asthma reviews in a safe, confident manner according to current standards and guidelines.

It is also suitable for practice nurses who are new to respiratory care and wish to develop a basic understanding of asthma including related policies and guidelines and current evidence based diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Course Content

• Anatomy and Physiology of the respiratory system
• What is asthma?
• Asthma diagnosis and management in Primary Care including current guidelines and evidence based diagnostic and treatment pathways
• Symptoms associated with asthma
• The use of peak flow in asthma
• The role of spirometry in asthma
• Lifestyle, personal and environmental factors associated with asthma
• An overview of commonly used inhalers in asthma
• Encouraging self-management and the use of personal asthma action plans
• Recognising and managing acute asthma
• Accountability