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