COPD
COPD training helps your team provide effective, person-centred care for people living with COPD. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Provide person-centred care for people living with COPD
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain what COPD does to the airways and air sacs
- Recognise the symptoms and the inactivity spiral
- Describe the physical and emotional impact on daily life
- Interpret grades of airflow limitation correctly
- Describe what genuinely indicates how somebody is doing
- Support correct inhaler technique across device types
- Handle prescribed oxygen safely and within its limits
- Recognise a flare-up and escalate appropriately
- Apply positioning, breathing and pacing techniques
- Monitor against a baseline and support planning ahead
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
What COPD Is
- Airways and air sacs
- Breathing out
- Who gets it
Living With It
- The symptoms
- The inactivity spiral
- Fear, mood and weight
How It Is Assessed
- The breathing test
- Grades, not stages
- What really describes somebody
Inhalers
- Relievers and preventers
- Device by device
- Technique and switching
Oxygen
- What it treats
- Why more is dangerous
- Fire safety
Flare-Ups
- Spotting one early
- Rescue packs
- The weeks afterwards
Keeping People Well
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Vaccination
- Stopping smoking
Helping With Breathlessness
- Position and the fan
- Pursed-lips breathing
- Pacing and clearing
Monitoring and Looking Ahead
- Knowing their normal
- Oximeter limits
- Planning and comfort
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Related courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the COPD course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring COPD training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.