Introduction to respiratory management and spirometry

Did you know that 1 in 9 Australians suffer from asthma?
Among those 2.7 million people diagnosed with asthma, only 21% of people aged 15 and over have a written asthma action plan and 57% of children under 15.
This education session will provide nurses new to respiratory management with an overview of diagnosing and managing asthma and COPD in general practice. Improve your skills with a practical demonstration of performing spirometry.

This introductory education session is provided through the Practice Nurse Support Program (PNSP) supporting nurses new to general practice and is a recurring session.

AUDIENCE: Primary Care Nurses

SPEAKER: Lois Quick, Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant

TOPICS:

• overview of asthma and COPD
• screening and prevention
• treatment and management
• performing spirometry

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Define asthma and COPD
• Improve knowledge of respiratory management
• Understand the importance of spirometry in respiratory management

TIMES:

Registration 6.00 pm

Start 6.30pm

Finish 8.30pm

COST: Free (Value $42pp) – meal provided

For more information about this event please phone our Events Coordinator, Raquel McCready on 07 3864 7522 or email rmccready@bsphn.org.au

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