COPD Nurse Training Online

The Lung Foundation of Australia has produced learning materials on COPD for nurses. COPD Nurse Training Online  will enable nurses to learn about COPD, identify patients with COPD, manage patients with COPD and develop self-management plans with patients.The training is made up of  ten learning modules including a framework where learning objectives are outlined, content delivered and practice quizzes are presented.  Modules include:

• Introduction
• About COPD
• The Respiratory System and COPD
• Management of COPD
• Confirm Diagnosis
• Optimise Function – Pharmacotherapy
• Optimise Function – Non Pharmacotherapy
• Prevent Deterioration
• Develop Self-Management Plans
• Manage Exacerbations 

Nurses receive seven (7) continuing nurse Education Points from the Royal College of Nursing Australia (RCNA) and eight (8) hours from the Australian Practice Nurse Association (APNA).