Asthma - An Introduction To Management CQUniversity Australia

Overview

Asthma is a common airways disease in Australia with 1 in 10 people suffering from this disease. This Asthma - An Introduction To Management course offered by CQUniversity Australia will provide a brief introduction of physiology and pathology of an asthma airway, common symptoms, medication management, first aid interventions and the Asthma Action Plan.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the effects of asthma on the airways

• List the three main factors that are known to increase the likelihood of developing asthma

• Identify common triggers of asthma

• Identify the common symptoms of asthma

• Recall first aid interventions for a person with a severe asthma flare-up

• Recognise the essential elements of an Asthma Action Plan and the treatment regime.

Career Opportunities

• Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. 

• Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.