Asthma Care
Course Information
This course is aimed at carers throughout the whole spectrum of Health & Social Care.
Who should attend
All Carers
What they will learn
- To recognise the symptoms of Asthma
- To care effectively for Asthma Sufferers
Course Content
- What is Asthma
- Normal Airways, The Larynx, The Trachea, The Lungs
- Trigger Factors
- Other Respiratory Problems
- Other causes of Airway Obstruction
- Investigations
- Signs & Symptoms of Asthma
- Treatment
- Medications and Use of Aids
- Easi-breathe, Rotahaler, Disk Haler, Accuhaler, Turbo Haler, Peak Flow Meter
- Problem Medicines
- Acute Asthma
Course Duration
1 day
Assessment
Continuous assessment throughout the day