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CPD: The Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis & Management of Adult Asthma (3 Part Training)

CPD Eligibility

CPD training is funded through the NCL CPD - nursing & AHP budget; the list of eligible professions covered by the funding is determined by NHS England - see full list below

All registered primary care nurses (including Registered Nursing Associates)

Midwives

Art Therapists

Drama therapists

Music therapists

Chiropodists/podiatrists

Dietitians

Occupational therapists

Operating Department Practitioners

Orthoptists

Osteopaths

Paramedics

Physiotherapists

Prosthetists and Orthotists

Radiographers

Speech and language therapists

*Please ensure you have completed Introduction to Asthma or you have experience of Adult Asthma Care in practice before registering*

Module content: (total of 10 hours learning)

Unit 1: Diagnosis
Part 1 E-learning (1.5-2hrs) To be completed between 19th May - 2nd June 2025

  • Setting the scene: asthma in the UK

  • Structure and function of a normal respiratory system

  • Asthma on the inside: the pathophysiological changes that occur in asthma

  • Asthma on the outside: clinical signs and symptoms

  • The importance of history taking and the relevance of objective tests

  • Assessing the probability of asthma

  • Making a diagnosis in line with current guidance


Part 2 Live webinar - 2nd June (12:30-1:30pm)

  • Case study based discussion to consolidate learning

  • Q&A

 

Unit 2: Asthma management: treatment
Part 1 E-learning (1.5-2hrs) To be completed between 2nd June - 16th June 2025

  • The aim of asthma management

  • The pharmacology of asthma: 

    • Inhaled Corticosteroids

    • Inhaled Bronchodilators

    • Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

  • Current guidance on the management of asthma

  • Stepping up and stepping down treatment

  • Assessment and management of acute asthma


Part 2 Live webinar - 16th June (12:30-1:30pm)

  • Case study based discussion to consolidate learning

  • Q&A

 

Unit 3: Providing an effective asthma review: managing asthma challenges
Part 1 E-learning (1.5-2hrs) To be completed between 16th June - 30th June 2025

  • Inhaler technique and tailoring the device to the patient

  • Overcoming non adherence

  • Recognising and addressing short acting beta₂ agonist (SABA) overuse

  • Identifying co morbidities that can negatively impact asthma

  • Reducing hospital admissions: providing supported self-management


Part 2 Live webinar - 30th June (12:30-1:30pm)

  • Case study based discussion to consolidate learning

  • Q&A

 

Post module self-assessment (30 mins)

  • Quiz hosted in Google Classroom to complete. Full feedback given on marking.

 

The 10 hours of e-learning is spread over 6 weeks as above. You will receive a certificate on completion for 10 hours of CPD.