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COPD & Spirometry

Who should attend this course?

The COPD and spirometry course is for all health care professionals who care for COPD patients or staff who work in respiratory units.

Course content:

The aim of the course is to introduce you to the management of COPD in practice involving spirometry.

The course covers the following topics:

  • Respiratory physiology and COPD
  • Use of NICE guidelines on COPD
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • What spirometry measures and how to use a spirometer
  • An introduction to the interpretation of the results of spirometry

Download a printable version of the leaflet for COPD & Spirometry course

How does this course map the NHS KSF?

This course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for KSF:

  • Core dimensions 1 - 6
  • Health and wellbeing 1 - 6

Why choose this course?

How to apply

Apply for the COPD & Spirometry course

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2013

Start DateLink
18/09/2013Apply online (Part-time)

Course fees

Credit level for this course: Credit 0 Level 3

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Contract funding for NHS staff

The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.

If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.

Study routes

  • Part Time

Locations

  • University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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