Module Asthma Management
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Location Distance Learning
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Duration Single module
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Mode of study Part-time
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Start date January 2013
Module delivery dates
This module next commences on 28 January 2013 by distance learning
Why study with us?
This module will develop knowledge and understanding in the assessment and management of children and adults presenting with asthma. The importance of history taking will be emphasised and how to recognise when a patient’s condition is becoming unstable. Evidence based treatments as well as lifestyle, health promotion and concordance will be reviewed in order to promote the best outcomes for the patient with asthma.
Finance
NHS Funded Trust Employees only:
After you have decided which module you would like to study, you will need to check that you meet the entry criteria. If this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, the next step is to contact the CPD lead (training manager) at your Trust. They will then ask you to complete the CPD-Apply application. Once this has been authorised by your trust, the University will contact you with further information.
If you intend to fund this by other means, please follow the University’s ‘apply now’ link on the left hand side of this page.
What can this course lead to?
Studying this module will enhance your confidence and skills in treatment and management of patients with asthma.
Having completed this module, you may wish to bring the credits into the
University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Long Term Conditions. Please discuss this opportunity with the module leader before completion of this module.
Alternatively, you may wish to use this module towards a degree such as the
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice.
Course Summary
Definitions, symptoms, prevalence, pathophysiology, trigger factors, means of assessment for diagnosis and in assessment of severity of exacerbation, drugs and delivery systems, patient / carer education, action plans, biopsychosocial effects of chronic illness
Modules
HPHG6004 Asthma Management (20 credits at level 6)
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion, you will be able to:
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Critically review the pathophysiological processes occurring in the development of asthma
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Critically evaluate the methods used in making a diagnosis of asthma
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Obtain a patient history to identify and critically analyse the influencing factors in assessing a patient with asthma
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Critically evaluate the treatment options used in asthma and recommend appropriate evidence based therapeutic interventions
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Apply evidence based health promotion interventions to patients and carers in the management of asthma including the management of the biopsychosocial implications of this diagnosis
Indicative core bibliography
Barnes, K (2004) Paediatrics: a guide for nurse practitioners New York Butterworth-Heinemann
BTS/SIGN (2011) British Guideline on the Management of Asthma. A national clinical guideline 101 BTS/ SIGN
Piper, S (2009) Health Promotion for Nurses; theory and practice London, Routledge
Rees, J & Kanabar, D (2005) ABC of Asthma London, Blackwell Publishing
West, J, (2008) Respiratory Physiology (8th ed) London, Lippincott Wiliams and Wilkins
Thorax http://thorax.bmjjournals.com
Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk
Assessment
3,000 word equivalent written assignment
Resources and facilities
We are amongst the UK’s leading health and social care faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Recently, our NHS related provision underwent a major review by the Quality Assurance Agency and we achieved the highest possible rating.