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Asthma Masterclass for Primary Care: Practical Assessment and Management

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This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals in general practice with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage asthma.

Target audience:GPs, Nurses, Physician Assistants and other Allied Health Professionals
Time:9:00am – 4:00pm

(allow 15 minutes before the start of the session for registration and AV equipment check)

Delivery mode:Zoom Platform – link will be shared one week before delivery.

Delegates must have functioning audio and video to ensure full attendance and participation in the course. In exceptional circumstances, when no audio or video is available, attendance on the course will be confirmed by continued participation in the Zoom chat function.

Certificates will not be issued if full attendance/participation has not been confirmed.

Cost:
  • £190 per delegate (inclusive of VAT) for attendees from Londonwide practices.
  • £240 per delegate (inclusive of VAT) for attendees from practices from other areas.
Course overview:This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals in general practice with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage asthma. This course will enhance your understanding of asthma’s pathophysiology, diagnosis, assessment, and evidence-based management strategies. Through a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on workshops, you will gain the confidence and expertise to optimize patient care and improve outcomes for individuals with asthma.
Course aims:The course aims to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of asthma, including its pathophysiology, types, triggers, and risk factors. Participants will gain knowledge of the latest research, guidelines, and advancements in asthma management.
Learning outcomes:
  1. Understand the pathophysiology of asthma and its impact on patients’ daily lives.
  2. Recognize the different types and classifications of asthma.
  3. Develop proficiency in diagnosing asthma through clinical evaluation and diagnostic tests.
  4. Utilise appropriate tools and techniques for assessing asthma severity and control.
  5. Identify common triggers and risk factors associated with asthma exacerbations.
  6. Learn evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for asthma

management.

  1. Understand the role of inhaler devices and provide proper inhaler technique education to patients.
  2. Develop strategies for patient education and self-management support to improve adherence and selfcare.
  3. Recognize when to refer patients with difficult-to-control asthma to specialists.

10. Stay updated on the latest advancements in asthma research and guidelines.

CPD hours:8 hours
FormatLive interactive webinar with ppt presentation, scenarios, interactive case studies, demonstrations with inhaler devices and Q&A
Presenter(s):Asthma Care – Ameet Gordhan, Clinical Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber specialising in asthma in general practice.