Physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system; diagnosis and management of COPD; the application and interpretation of lung function tests; practical aspects of spirometry and inhaler technique; patient education; therapeutic management of acute exacerbations; multi-disciplinary team working for optimal patient care; review of evidence base medicine and nursing care; monitoring and evaluation of care; patient perceptions.

A 2000 word assignment (100%) which considers the care, treatment and management of a patient with COPD (addressing all LO's)

Formative feedback:
Tutorials
Formative assessment of respiratory devices and lung function tests

Contact Hours: (48)
18 hours class discussion / group work
18 hours lectures
4 hours tutorials
8 hours clinical practice

Independent Study Hours: (102)
32 hours self directed activity
20 hours writing assignment
40 hours reading
10 hours library

Library
IT Resources
COPD clinics
Blackboard

Any qualified healthcare professional working with persons with COPD

Barnett, M. (2006) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care. Oxford. John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Bellamy, D., and Booker., R. (2008) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care. London. Class Publishing
Blackler, C., Jones, C., Mooney, C (Eds) (2007) Managing Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease. Oxford. John Wileyl and Sons Ltd
Denny, E., Earle, S., (2009) The Sociology of Long Term Conditions and Nursing Practice Hampshire. Palgrave Macmillian
Midgley, Carol. ( 2008) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A forgotten Killer. New York. Oxford University Press
Stockley, R., Rennard, S., Rabe, k., Celli, B. (Eds) (2008) Chronic Obstructice Pumonary Disease. Oxford. Wiley-Blackwell