Asthma Foundation of South Australia - Emergency Asthma Management Statement of Attainment

Emergency Asthma Management Statement of Attainment (3-hours)

3 Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) Points Allocated

The Emergency Asthma Management Statement of Attainment is endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing Australia. This short course is designed to educate health professionals and other health care workers on how to respond to an asthma emergency. The course examines symptom recognition, assessment of severity, medications and delivery devices.

Participants will be asked to complete a Knowledge Review Questionnaire, in order to receive a Statement of Attainment Certificate.

This course is most beneficial for Pharmacy Assistants, Practice Nurses, Ambulance Officers, Aged Care Workers, Carers and other Health Care

Course Dates for 2010

March 23rd
June 3rd
July 30th
October 14th
December 14th

Venue

The course is held at the Asthma Foundation of South Australia, 300 South Road, Hilton.

Cost

Total cost for the course is $65 pp. This includes hardcopy resources and readings, and light refreshments.

Course Content

This 3 hour course is delivered in 2 parts.

First module

The core module is designed to present a broad overview of asthma, the management of asthma and issues surrounding effective asthma management. A hand�s on approach is taken allowing participants to explore and become familiar with the range of devices used in the delivery of asthma medication.

Second module

The elective module instructs participants in the 4x4x4 Emergency Asthma Protocol. The module is tailored to the needs of the group. Four modules are available:

Schools and Children Services
Sports Arts & Recreation �with a focus on exercise induced asthma
Asthma in the workplace
General

Bookings

Bookings for the course are essential. To book, please contact the Foundation on (08) 8238 9300, fax your completed booking form to (08) 8238 9303 or send us an email using the button below

Download the EAM Brochure and Booking Form

This course has been endorsed by APEC number 080116003 as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia, according to approve criteria.