Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Course Length:
2 to 3 hours
Maximum Number of Attendees:
12
Course Description:
COPD covers a group of lung conditions including chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema. This course will provide you with knowledge and understanding about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments that are available.
The training will explain COPD, the impact is has, causes and diagnosis, detecting lung problems, and managing COPD through changes to smoking habits, diet, exercise, and what to do in colder weather.
At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer. Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
What this course offers:
Introduction to COPD:
What is COPD?
The impact of COPD in England
Symptoms of COPD
Causes of COPD
Diagnosing COPD
Detecting Breathing Problems
Long standing or persistent symptoms
MRC dyspnoea scale
Clinical features differentiating Asthma and COPD
Existing treatments
Managing stable and unstable COPD
Keeping well with COPD
COPD management goals:
Stopping smoking
Activity and exercise
Diet and fluids
Vaccinations
Cold weather
Exacerbations
Mental well-being
At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer. Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.
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Do you bring equipment?
We bring all required equipment with us
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How long do certificates last
Please See the Individual courses, on how long certificates last
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Do your trainers come to us?
Our Trainers can provide training at your venue. Or you can come to our fully equipped training rooms.