Care and Management of Asthma and COPD Individual Modules
University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom
Course overview
This module is designed for practitioners who work in either acute or community care setting including, District nurses, Practice Nurses, Paramedics, ITU nurses, pulmonary rehabilitation, and secondary care nurses. It will enable students to gain the knowledge and skills to manage patients with COPD, and asthma and differentiate between the two conditions. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Care and Management of Asthma and COPD Every Thursday for 12 weeks from 09.00 – 13.00 ( apart from first day which is a full day)
Key highlights
- Designed for practitioners in acute or community care settings
- Builds knowledge and skills to manage patients with COPD and asthma
- Teaches how to differentiate between asthma and COPD
- Suited to district, practice, ITU and secondary care nurses
- Relevant to paramedics and pulmonary rehabilitation practitioners
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.
PGCE Bursary
The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.
Up to £500
Careers this course leads to
- Respiratory Nurse Specialist
- Practice Nurse
- District Nurse
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Practitioner
- Advanced Paramedic
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,045 per course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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