Description
This CPD certified e-learning course is aimed at GPs, nurse prescribers, PCN and practice pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, medicines optimisation teams and community pharmacists.
The course is broken down into seven modules including:
- Background of asthma
- Diagnosis of asthma
- Pharmacological management of asthma
- Inhaler devices
- Managing uncontrolled asthma
- Asthma self-management
- Monitoring of asthma
There are also two practical case studies to support the course learning.
The course should take around 3-4 hours in total to complete, including self-directed learning from recommended references.
Quizzes at the end of each module will test understanding and recap on key learning points, and a pass mark of 70% is required in the final assessment to complete the course and receive a certificate.
Our user testers say:
“The PrescQIPP e-learning course on asthma represents an excellent opportunity for clinicians caring for patients with asthma to refresh their knowledge about asthma and the different types as well as further familiarise themselves with the BTS/NICE/SIGN guidance.”
“This course is well established and frequently updated. It is really helpful in establishing base line knowledge around asthma presentation and treatment in a user friendly and easy to use format.”
“A useful resource for both new and experienced clinicians. Throughout each module you check your current knowledge using true/false statements, allowing you to concentrate learning; with a quiz at the end to check understanding.”
