University of Sunderland

Asthma and COPD Management in Primary Care

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

Are you a healthcare professional managing patients with respiratory diseases? Do you want to develop your knowledge in this area? This module will give you the theoretical and practical skills relevant to you.

The course focuses on management with a patient-centred approach. It follows World Health Organisation (WHO) and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. You're expected to work with a clinical lead in practice.

This helps you refresh and update the knowledge and skills learnt in the classroom.

Key highlights

  • Theoretical and practical skills for managing respiratory disease patients
  • Patient-centred approach to asthma and COPD management
  • Follows WHO and NICE clinical guidelines
  • Work alongside a clinical lead in practice
  • Apply classroom learning directly in your clinical setting

Entry requirements

To apply, we usually need you to be:

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Practice Nurse
  • Respiratory Nurse Specialist
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • General Practitioner
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Physiotherapist

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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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