Overview
Build on your knowledge and clinical practice. You'll gain skills to deliver care to people with respiratory conditions. The Asthma and COPD in Adults degree is offered by University of Sunderland.
Key facts
This short course is for qualified healthcare practitioners. You'll be working in either a hospital or community setting. The course builds the knowledge and skills required to care for patients who have both:
A common respiratory condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Acute or chronic clinical episodes.
You'll explore the entire patient journey from initial diagnosis to palliative care. The course focuses on holistic wellness in respiratory disease. You'll also learn the need for patients to self-manage and identify an emergency. This is important for getting an urgent referral to secondary care services.
There are three routes available depending on your experience:
- Management of Asthma and COPD in Adults (Level 6)
- Understanding Asthma and COPD in Adults (Level 6) (for nursing associates)
- Developing Practice in the Management of Asthma and COPD in Adults (Level 7).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology (relevant to common respiratory conditions)
- Distinctive diagnosis of asthma and COPD
- Basic clinical examination of the respiratory system
- Respiratory guidelines (national and local)
- Consultation and assessment skills
- Pharmacological management and devices
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 479 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must be a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital or community setting. You must also have an interest in respiratory conditions.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
- Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
Living costs
Sunderland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.