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Getting Started with Long Term Condition Assessment and Management in Primary – Inhaler Devices

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This course is suitable for those new to General Practice OR those currently working within General Practice who have not previously been involved in a specific disease area OR those who are looking to update their knowledge and understanding.

Course Aim

This is part of a suite of LTC modules. Inhaler Devices is the third module. It can be undertaken as a standalone module or as part of the full programme. This module aims to provide a sound educational base in the allocation and utilisation of inhaler devices and to teach General Practice Nurses how to work with their patients to ensure optimised allocation and use.

Course Content

This course will cover

  • Device Technology
  • Matching Device to Patient
  • Inhaler Technique and Assessment

Learning Objectives

At the end of this module delegates will be better able to:

  • Describe the difference between pMDI, DPI and SMI devices
  • Promote the safe and effective prescribing of environmentally friendly inhaler devices by carrying out a patient specific device suitability assessment
  • Teach the patient how to use their device without critical error

Course Duration

Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes plus e-learning

Trainer/Facilitator

Tracy Kirk, The Primary Care Respiratory Training Centre & Debbie Hancock, Stockport PN

Date/Time/Venue

To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.

Cost

This training is free of charge for all those working in Stockport General Practices.

Booking Process/Additional Information