Edin - Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings
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Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 5 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 5 weeks
- Weekly study 3 hours
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Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings at FutureLearn Course details
- On this course, you'll get a world-class introduction in how to diagnose and manage respiratory disease in low- and middle-income primary care settings.
- Chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) place a huge burden on healthcare services worldwide, as recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- On the course, you'll explore the physical, psychological, and social impact of chronic respiratory diseases on the individual, their family, and the wider community.
- You'll demonstrate an improved ability as a healthcare professional to diagnose and manage asthma, COPD, and other chronic respiratory diseases in children and adults.
- By the end of the course, you'll be able to assess how to adapt your advice to the local context-taking into account your access to staff, care, and treatment in terms of the availability of local resources.
- The course is led by RESPIRE at the University of Edinburgh, and the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG). RESPIRE is led by global experts in respiratory disease, while IPCRG is a world network of primary care respiratory clinicians that works to improve respiratory health and CRD best practice.
- Under their guidance, you'll come away with increased confidence in your diagnostic skills and your ability to manage the healthcare resources available to you.
Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings at FutureLearn Curriculum
Why is Respiratory Health Important?
Welcome to the course
The big picture
Impact, treatment and management
Asthma
Case study part 1: Wheezy child
Asthma management
What is peak flow and why is it important?
Case study part 2: Condition review
Further resources
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Case study: Primary care practice
Introduction to COPD
Diagnosis of COPD
Assessment and management of COPD in primary care
Differential diagnosis
Case study: Woman with a respiratory problem
Thinking about your own practice
Spirituality and chronic respiratory disease
Improving care in your practice
Introduction
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Practical primary care advice
Implementing change
Test your knowledge
Summary
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