Professional course Chronic and Acute Care Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
20 credit level 3 or Masters level module
Page last updated 27 April 2020
Introduction
On successful completion of the Level 3 module (UZWSVS-20-3), you will be able to:
- Apply detailed knowledge and understanding of the physiology and patho-physiology of COPD.
- Examine the assessment, care and management of complications and therapies for COPD, in relation to psychological, physiological and social aspects of COPD.
- Critically explore and debate ethico-legal issues which impact on COPD and promote the value of evidence based practice in an acute and/or primary care setting.
- Evaluate the role of the multidisciplinary team within the COPD setting within primary and/or acute care settings.
- Explore the context of leadership in relation to service improvement in COPD.
- Critically analyse how evidence based practice influences the diagnosis, treatment and impact of COPD on service users, carers and their families.
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of pharmacological and nutritional needs in the management of COPD.
- Critically examine the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of exacerbations of COPD, in both primary and secondary care.
And at Masters level (UZWSVT-20-M):
- Apply detailed knowledge and understanding of the physiology and patho-physiology of COPD.
- Critically examine the assessment, care, and management of complications and therapies for COPD, in relation to psychological, physiological and social aspects of COPD.
- Critically explore and debate ethico-legal issues which impact on COPD, and promote the value of evidence based practice in an acute and/or primary care setting.
- Present an in-depth exploration of leadership in relation to service improvement in COPD.
- Critically analyse how evidence based practice influences the diagnosis, treatment and impact of COPD on service users, carers and their families.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of pharmacological and nutritional needs in the management of COPD.
- Critically examine the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of exacerbations of COPD, in both primary and secondary care.
Entry requirements
You must be a registered practitioner who works with people with COPD in the community and in hospital.
Careers / Further study
The Level 3 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 Masters level module can contribute towards:
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Awards
Structure
Content
Introduction to COPD
- Introduction to respiratory anatomy and physiology
- Pathophysiology of COPD
- Epidemiology
- Clinical guidelines
Assessing, diagnosing and monitoring COPD
- *Respiratory physical examination and history taking
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- *Diagnosing COPD
*The Diagnosing COPD and Physical Examination and History Taking sessions are brief overviews of these processes and do not provide accredited skills or assure competency in practice on completion of this module (i.e. spirometry and lung function tests).
If you would like to do an accredited course, please consider one of the following courses through the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology.
For the physical examination and history taking course, UWE Bristol runs a Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning module.
Management of COPD part I
- Pharmacological treatment for COPD
- Respiratory failure and ventilation methods
- Oxygen therapy
Management of COPD part II
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Optimising nutrition
- End of life care
Long term management
- Self-management and personalised care planning
- Integrated care pathways and care transition
- Admission avoidance
Learning and Teaching
Scheduled learning includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, reflection on practice, practical classes and workshops.
Independent learning includes hours engaged with essential reading especially activities online, case study preparation and presentation, assignment preparation and completion.
Study time
The actual contact time is 48 hours and this is complemented by self-directive learning and online learning resources.
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 COPD (3,000 words).
The essay should include the pathophysiology of COPD and how effective the treatment/intervention is in order to meet the person's healthcare needs. Your essay should clearly demonstrate understanding of the role of the practitioners in enhancing future practice.
Essay submission date is 12 February 2020.
At level 3, you are expected to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise the treatment/intervention. This should include some appreciation of how evidence based practice influences the delivery and management of COPD services.
At Masters level 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 COPD.
Features
Study facilities
Explore the fantastic facilities at UWE Bristol's Glenside Campus on this short YouTube clip.
You'll have access to a range of on-campus and online facilities to support your learning, including the University Library which is open 24 hours a day.
The Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.
Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
Please visit our full fee information to see the price brackets for our modules.
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
From 14 November 2019 to 18 December 2019.
There will be another course run scheduled for February 2020.
How to apply
How to apply
You are required to apply online for your CPD modules, which you can take as stand-alone courses or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
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.
For further information
- Email: has.cpd@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158
You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.