AIMS
To be able to provide effective Person-Centred Care for people living with COPD
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Know what COPD is
- Know the two types of COPD
- Understand who can be at risk
- Recognise some symptoms of COPD
- Know some of the causes of Emphysema
- Know some of the causes of Chronic Bronchitis
- Be aware of the 4 Stages of COPD
- Be aware of treatments for Emphysema
- Be aware of treatments for Chronic Bronchitis
- Understand factors that will influence Person-Centred Care
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Introduction
- What is COPD?
- Two Types of COPD
- Acute and Chronic Bronchitis
- Who is at Risk?
Person-Centred Care
- Delivering Person-Centred Care
- Monitoring
- Risk Assessments
- Travel
Symptoms and Causes
- Symptoms of COPD
- Causes of Emphysema
- Causes of Chronic Bronchitis
- 4 Stages of COPD
Treatments
- Inhalers
- Medication
- Medication Management
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Ceasing smoking
- Antibiotics
- Oxygen Therapy
- Surgery
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