COPD Workshop (1-day)

This course has been endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing Australia for 7 CNE points

This workshop aims to improve awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) among health professionals.  The workshop examines the clinical features, diagnosis and management of COPD, including pharmacological management and nebuliser usage.  It also includes a practical introduction to spirometry.  Keynote speakers will address specialty topics such as pharmacology, oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation.  On completion of the workshop, participants will be able to apply evidence-based models to the diagnosis and management of COPD.

Who is it for?

This course provides health professionals with the essential information and skills to provide education to people with COPD.

The Course:

The presenters, who include a wide range of specialists in the area of COPD, will discuss:

• Pathophysiology of COPD
• The physical and psychosocial profile of people with COPD
• Medications for the management of respiratory disease
• Nebuliser usage and selection
• Guidelines for the management of COPD
• Oxygen therapy; indications, assessment, domiciliary oxygen
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Introduction to performing and interpreting spirometry

Speakers include:

Associate Professor Hubertus Jersmann 
      Respiratory Physician
      Thoracic Medicine
      Royal Adelaide Hospital

Karin Nyfort-Hansen    
      Clinical Pharmacist
      Respiratory Unit
      Repatriation General Hospital