16% of all hospital admission from COPD & Asthma could be avoided with early intervention
Recognising Early Warning Signs & Correctly Treating COPD & Asthma saves nursing time and money
Respiratory complaints are major contributing diseases in New Zealand across all sectors of society. At 20% of the population suffering with asthma, it is the highest in the developing world. By attending this update participants will learn how to more effectively recognise and prevent COPD and Asthma before they reach crisis level. This means you’ll save nursing time and related costs plus make life much more comfortable for your client/resident.
Who should attend?
RN’s EN’s, Practice Nurses & Experienced Caregivers
Course Content
- How to treat Asthma/COPD conditions correctly at the right time to avoid crisis
- How to prevent problems to save you resources and keeps clients and families happier
- How to help a person with breathing problems related to Asthma and COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - pathophysiology, what it is, early warning signs, symptoms, treatment and management (including inhalers and inhaler technique)
- Asthma - pathophysiology, what it is, symptoms and worsening symptoms, treatment and management (including the inhalers)
- How to assess a person’s breathing to understand what is normal so you can recognise what is abnormal so you know what you are looking for - practical session.
You will leave this session with a placebo kit to help train caregivers and clients on how to correctly administer inhalers plus be able to understand the difference between normal and abnormal breath sounds.
About the presenter: Gwendolyn Graty is a CNE
/ Respiratory Nurse Specialist who specialises in Asthma and COPD.
Although Gwendolyn trained in New Zealand, the bulk of her education
and experience was in London, UK. Gwendolyn works for a Maori PHO in
South Auckland, her role includes training health professionals in
Asthma, COPD and Spirometry and runs nurse led clinics in the providers.
Gwendolyn believes that educating her patients is paramount in her patient care
and will have a massive impact not only on the patient and their whanau but also
the health system as a whole.
Disclaimer
Clinical Update (NZ) Limited is not claiming this workshop is a certified
course or that it has any recognition on a national or international
level. The certificate issued at the completion of the workshop is
given in recognition that the individual has completed the workshop.
However, the certificate is not a guarantee or assurance of the competence
or ability of the individual holding the certificate.
Clinical Update (NZ) Limited disclaims all liability for direct or
indirect error resulting from the act or omission of any person who
attended this workshop.
Any person using the services of an individual who has attended this
workshop should rely on his or her own independent judgement as to
whether the individual is competent and has the ability to provide
assess the client in their care.
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NB No refunds will be given unless notification of non-attendance
Once registered you will be expected to pay regardless of
attendance. Substitutions are accepted.
Payment must be made before attendance of the training unless
prior arrangements have been made.
Testimonial from previous workshop
"Appreciated being able to experience inhalers and have them to use as examples." - Sr Cecelia McKay
"A very informative lecture with lots of practical instructions.” - Jane Taylor
"Useful, pragmatic, sequential and informative.” - Shona Munro
"Really enjoyed the use of inhalers and when/why to use them. Fantastic.” - Anonymous
Good to have lots of resources to take away to remind me of everything. Awesome to have demo models.” - Claire Parker
"The interactive session with the inhalers and peak flow meters was great. Very informative, excellent interactive activities.” - Aroha Simmons
"Very useful update. Clear, conscise and empowering.” - Catharina Davies
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