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SUMMARY:Introduction to Asthma & COPD for General Practice (Dual Format)
DESCRIPTION:Registration 09:15 sessions run 09:30 to 16:00 on each day.\nThis is a multi-day (non-consecutive) event\n\nDay 1 – Tuesday 21st April 2026 – Face-to-Face at the Hamworthy Club.\nDay 2 – Tuesday 28th April 2026 – Over Zoom\nDay 3 – Tuesday 5th May 2026 – Over Zoom\n\nPlease ensure you are able to attend all the above dates before booking. \nIntroduction\nThis is a three-day introduction to asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for healthcare professionals (Registered and Associate Nurses\, Paramedics\, Pharmacists\, Physiotherapists & Physicians Associates). This course is also suitable for level 3 or above HCA/HCSW who are supported by a Registered healthcare professional with appropriate respiratory training and experience. \nAims\n\nProvide an overview of the current understanding of asthma and COPD and an introduction to the monitoring and treatment available for both.\nProvide a knowledge base for HCP’s new to asthma and COPD to enhance knowledge and skills relevant for general practice.\nProvide an overview of the key differences in the signs and symptoms of asthma and COPD and an awareness of differential diagnosis.\nIntroduction to risk identification and discuss appropriate escalation.\nCommence a pathway of respiratory education and equip candidate to continue through self-directed and formal learning in line with Fit to Care: Key Knowledge\, Skills and Training for Clinicians Fit to Care | Primary Care Respiratory Society (pcrs-uk.org)\nEncourage self-directed learning\n\nObjectives\nOn completion of the three course days\, by undertaking additional self-directed learning and with peer/assessor support in practice\, healthcare professionals should: \n\nHave increased understanding of the disease processes and person impact\nHave awareness of differential diagnosis\nHave improved awareness of history taking in respiratory disease.\nAppreciate the complexity of making a diagnosis of asthma or COPD.\nHave the ability to use\, teach and understand peak flow readings & monitoring.\nHave awareness of spirometry in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory disease (Content not sufficient for education towards accreditation)\nHave awareness of the current guidelines for asthma and COPD.\nHave knowledge of commonly used inhaler devices\, spacers and supporting tools to work towards a robust inhaler technique check.\nHave improved understanding of asthma and COPD exacerbation identification and assessment.\nSupport patient education and facilitate steps towards self-management to optimise concordance and patient safety.\nBe working towards undertaking a basic monitoring patient review.\nAppreciate effective consultation in a time limited environment.\n\nPrevious Delegate Feedback\n“I loved the way the information was delivered so clearly “
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/introduction-to-asthma-copd-for-general-practice-dual-format-2/
LOCATION:Hamworthy club\, Canford Magna\,\, Winborne\, Dorset\, BH21 3AP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Prescriptions & Prescribing Explained - 2 Half Days
DESCRIPTION:This is a two day course: \n\nWednesday 22 April 2026\nWednesday 29 April 2026\n\nYou are required to attend both days to be eligible for your certificate of attendance.  Please ensure you are able to attend on both dates before you book the course. \nIntroduction\nThis live-online\, instructor led session is suitable for non-clinical staff dealing with  prescriptions on a regular or ad hoc basis. \nAims and Objectives\nThe Prescription & Prescribing Explained course will help delegates to ensure that their role contributes to the safe\, efficient and cost-effective running of the general practice prescribing process. \nThe objectives of the course are to enable delegates to be able to: \n\nunderstand how medicines are developed\nunderstand the terms generic\, brand and branded generic and their use\nrecognise the classification of medicines\nrecognise medicine and prescription terminology and abbreviations\nrecognise legal aspects of prescribing\nidentify the journey of a prescription\nunderstand the role of the Medicines Management Team\nunderstand the role of the general practice prescription clerk/administrator and the responsibilities and limitations of the role.\n\nCourse outline\n\nDrug development and naming of drugs\nDrug classifications\nPrescription Content\nSafety and Security of Prescriptions\nCost of prescriptions\nDrug Wastage & Synchronisation of prescriptions\nJourney of a prescription\nErrors\nThe role of the prescription clerk\n\nPrevious Delegate Feedback\n“Working in groups\, having booklet/written material before the session to read over” 
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/prescriptions-prescribing-explained-2-half-days/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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