20 credit level 6 and level 7 module

About

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 module, Asthma Care and Management, gives registered practitioners the opportunity to study asthma holistically and in-depth, including factors related to the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the pharmacological and non-pharmacological care.

The module, available at level 6 (UZTRUU-20-3) or level 7 (UZTRUT-20-M), aims to develop registered practitioners to confidently and competently contribute to the care and management of individuals with asthma.

On successful completion of the level 6 or level 7 module, you will be able to:

examine asthma associated pathophysiology and immunological concepts and how they relate to current anti-asthma therapies in the care the asthma.
critically appraise the relevant academic literature in the of assessment and management of asthma.
critically evaluate the diagnostic and intervention strategies to identify and manage asthma with an understanding of how asthma aetiology alters across the lifespan.

Entry requirements

You must hold a registered healthcare qualification and be independently accountable for the treatment and management of disease specific asthma care.

Careers / Further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

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

How to apply

Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.

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

Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158

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 diagnostic testing*
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

*Please note, for the Introduction to diagnostic testing, 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

Assessment for this module comprises the following:

At level 6

A written assignment demonstrating knowledge and understanding of a specific area of treatment/intervention to a person living with asthma (3,000 maximum 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.

Presentation on effectiveness of treatment: Evaluate and critique a specific area of treatment or diagnostic tool for an individual with asthma. This promotes peer learning and appreciation of different roles in the delivery of service in healthcare. This will enable a student to explore the foundations for the summative assessment.

At level 7 (Masters level)

A written assignment demonstrating knowledge and understanding of a specific area of treatment/intervention to a person living with asthma (3,000 word maximum). 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.

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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