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

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, collaborative working for optimal patient care, review of guidelines and political drivers influencing COPD, review of evidence based nursing care, and research, monitoring and evaluation of care, patient perception of intervention. Exploring the differentiation between the aetiology of asthma and COPD and the impact on the patient.

The student will critically evaluate care of a patient with COPD in their clinical area in context with contemporary management, treatments, collaborative working and evidence based practice. (Addresses all LO's)

Formative feedback :
Tutorials
Formative assessment
Students will demonstrate inhaler technique and identify exclusion criteria for spirometry testing

Library
IT Resources
Clinical Practice in Respiratory Disorders
Blackboard

Bellamy, D and Booker, R (2011) COPD in Primary Care. Herts, Class Publishing
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
Yorke, J. & Roberts J. (2013) Managing Breathlessness in the community,Cumbria M&K Publishing

Any qualified health care professional working with persons with COPD