COPD: Diagnosis and Management (level 7)

COPD: Diagnosis and Management (level 7)

University of Cumbria
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Description

Module delivery dates

Distance learning - start date 28 April 2014

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

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Module delivery dates

Distance learning - start date 28 April 2014

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop in depth knowledge and understanding in the diagnosis, management and assessment of clients presenting with COPD.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? This module can be studied as part of the PgC Practice Development: Respiratory Care or PgC Practice Development: Long Term Conditions. Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria To be eligible to study this module, you must be a registered nurse or allied health professional and able to apply the learning outcomes to your practice. Modules

HPHG7010 COPD: Diagnosis and Management (20 credits at level 7)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Critically review the pathophysiological processes occurring in the development of COPD, demonstrating application of this knowledge to practice
  • Critically evaluate the methods used in making a diagnosis of COPD, highlighting the complexity in a variety of diagnostic methods
  • Obtain patient histories to demonstrate, identify and critically analyse the influencing factors in assessing a patient with COPD adapting as appropriate to individual needs
  • Critically evaluate the complexity of treatment options used in COPD and recommend appropriate evidence based therapeutic interventions within your area of practice
  • Apply and critically evaluate evidence based health promotion interventions to patients and carers in the management of COPD and the management of the biopsychosocial implications of this diagnosis
Indicative core bibliography

Gardenshire, D (2011) Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology St. Louis, Elsevier

Hansen, J (2011) Pulmonary Function Testing and Interpretation London, Jaypee Brothers medical Publishers Ltd

Lynes, D (2007) The Management of COPD in Primary and Secondary Care London, M&K Update Ltd

Piper, S (2009) Health Promotion; theory and practice London, Routledge

West, J, (2008) Respiratory Physiology (8th ed) London, Lippincott Wiliams and Wilkins

www.NICE.org.uk

Thorax http://thorax.bmjjournals.com

Course summary Definitions, symptoms, prevalence, pathophysiology, trigger factors, means of assessment for diagnosis and in assessment of severity of exacerbation, drugs and delivery systems, patient education, action plans, biopsychosocial effects, spirometry.
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