Professional/Short course Asthma Care and Management
20 credit level 6 and level 7 module
Page last updated 6 February 2024
Introduction
You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.
The 20 credit Asthma Care and Management module is available at level 6 (UZTRUU-20-3) or level 7 (UZTRUT-20-M). On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify, justify and critically debate the relevant literature, including policy, professional and academic relating to asthma service provision.
- Critically discuss and evaluate asthma service implementation/development strategies based upon either your own professional practice or case studies provided within the module.
- Evaluate and critically review current theories of asthma associated pathophysiology, relating this to a wide range/various types of anti-asthma therapy and management strategies.
- Articulate and formally review how lifespan influences disease aetiology, management and the health care professional/service user therapeutic relationship.
- Select and justify a range of diagnostic strategies and ongoing management assessment and management strategies to help identify and care for those with asthma/at risk of developing asthma across the life span.
Entry requirements
You must be a registered healthcare practitioner who works with people with asthma in the community and in hospital.
Careers / Further study
The Level 6 module can contribute towards:
- BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Award
The level 7 module can contribute towards:
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Awards
Structure
Content
The module syllabus typically covers:
Introduction to asthma
- Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
- Pathophysiology of asthma
- Epidemiology and disease progression
Diagnosing and monitoring
- *Introduction to Spirometry, lung function testing and peak flow assessment
- *Physical examination and history taking (recognising a respiratory distressed patient)
- Multi-professional roles in assessment; diagnosis and monitoring in children and adults
Non-pharmacological and pharmacological management
- Non-pharmacological treatment for asthma in children and adults
- Pharmacological treatment for asthma in children and adults
- Critiquing papers
Assessment and Management of Acute Asthma
- Lessons from asthma deaths and near-fatal asthma
- Treatment of acute asthma in children and adults
- Further investigation and monitoring
- Hospital discharge and follow up
- Effectiveness of treatment/intervention
Self-management
- Self-management; personalised care planning for children and adults
- Integrated care pathways
* The introduction to Spirometry lung and function testing and Physical examination and history taking sessions are brief overviews of these processes. They do not provide accredited skills or assure competency in practice on completion of this module. If you would like to do an accredited course regarding spirometry, please consider one of the following courses through the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology. For the physical examination and history taking, UWE Bristol runs a Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning module.
Learning and Teaching
Scheduled learning includes lectures and seminars.
Independent learning includes hours engaged with essential reading especially activities online, case study preparation and presentation, assignment preparation and completion.
Study time
48 hours contact time complemented by self-directed learning and online learning resources.
Assessment
Formative assessment
Presentation on effectiveness of treatment: Evaluate and critique a specific area of treatment for an individual with asthma. This promotes peer learning and appreciation of different roles in the delivery of service in healthcare. This will enable you to explore the foundations for the summative assessment.
Summative Assessment
Assignment on effectiveness of treatment: Writing an essay demonstrating knowledge and understanding of a specific area of treatment/intervention to a person living with asthma (3000 words).
The essay should include the pathophysiology of asthma and how effective the treatment/intervention is in order to meet the person's healthcare needs. The essay should clearly demonstrate understanding of the role of the practitioners in enhancing future practice.
At level M, you are expected to critically evaluate, synthesise and provide independent perspectives regarding the delivery of treatment/intervention and management. This should include a critical exploration of literature and debate the wider socio-political implications of asthma.
Features
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Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Dates
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How to apply
How to apply
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Extra information
If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.
For further information
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