NIPC are launching a free 6-week online course "An Integrated Approach to Managing COPD and Heart Disease", designed for healthcare professionals in Ireland. Beginning with a live online introductory session on October 18th (6.30-8.30pm), followed by self-directed online learning over 6 weeks, this course culminates with a live online interactive consolidation session. The course covers the core knowledge, skills and latest insights to support patients with COPD and Heart Disease. The application deadline is 18th September.
Apply via the form available at: https://nipc.ie/managing-copd-and-heart-disease/
Successful applicants will be notified no later than 26th September.
Topics include:
- Insights into the latest treatments in COPD and heart disease including treatments that can prevent and control symptoms, reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations, improve health status and improve exercise tolerance.
- Increased awareness of the interconnectivity between comorbidities and the inter-related benefits of the multidisciplinary integrated approach to slow disease progression and optimise the quality of life for people with COPD and heart disease.Increased understanding of how patient centered approaches and support for self-management can support disease management.
- An understanding of how to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes for patients that have an impact on maximising their control over their COPD and improve their quality of life, reduce exacerbations, reduce attendance at hospital and the doctor.
- Expanded knowledge of the different approaches in patient care and how an integrated care pathways can improve outcomes.