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

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

Physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system, diagnosis and management of COPD and Asthma, 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 and Asthma, 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.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
18 hours class discussion / group work
18 hours lectures
4 hours group tutorials
8 hours clinical practice

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

Library
IT Resources
Clinical Practice in Respiratory Disorders
Blackboard

Any qualified health care professional working with persons with COPD or Asthma.

Bellamy, D and Booker, R (2011) COPD in Primary Care. Class Publishing
Midgley, Carol. ( 2008) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A forgotten Killer. New York. Oxford University Press
York, J, Roberts, J. (2013) Managing Breathlessness in the Community, Cumbria. M&K Publishing.

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and systematic understanding of the aetiology of COPD and its differentiation from asthma. (Knowledge & Understanding)

2. Critically analyse and evaluate current research and guidelines pertaining to the management of COPD or Asthma patients. (Analysis)

3. Evaluate the impact of care pathways, multidisciplinary teams, and treatments for COPD or Asthma patients and make appropriate decisions in a systematic and individualised manner.
(Learning, Problem Solving)

4. Demonstrate the skills necessary to manage COPD or Asthma care within the clinical environment. (Application)