Asthma and Respiratory Management Seminar

Posted Thursday 14 November 2024 | Northern Queensland Primary Health Network

The Asthma and Respiratory Management Seminar provides nurses in Mackay with role-specific education on best-practice asthma and respiratory management. Starting with the principles of diagnosis and management, the session will cover current statistics, paediatric and adult asthma, allergy, medications, device technique, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), followed by an overview of conducting spirometry in general practice. 

Learning outcomes 

• Increase your knowledge and awareness of current, evidence-based best practice in asthma and respiratory management.
• Develop practical skills to support the use of evidence-based procedures and practices (e.g., device use, patient education, spirometry). 
• Learn strategies to incorporate this knowledge/skills systematically into routine clinical practice.
• Increase your confidence in managing patients with asthma and linked chronic respiratory conditions.

Brought to you by the National Asthma Council Australia as part of the Asthma Best Practice for Health Professionals Program. 

Completion of this education activity entitles eligible participants to claim up to 6 CPD hours.