Course Description
A chronic respiratory condition can have a significant impact on an older person’s quality of life. This course will explore a range of chronic respiratory conditions (including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), identify their signs and symptoms and discuss practical strategies that staff can implement to support older people in their care.
CPD: This course is worth 0.5 Continuing Professional Development Hours
Learning Outcomes
– Describe key signs and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases, and pneumonia
– Identify potential impacts that respiratory conditions may have on a person’s daily life, including the psychological and emotional effects
– Apply practical strategies to improve quality of life for an older person with a respiratory condition
Course Code:
AOC17193-B-R-NZCourse Availability:
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Rhonda Sherriff is a registered nurse and clinical advisor working with the Aged Care Association in New Zealand. She has extensive experience in the aged care sector and provides clinical advice to members. Over the last 25 years, Rhonda has worked in a variety of operational and management roles within the sector. Rhonda is passionate about the aged-care industry, ensuring resident’s welfare, their safety, staff education and competence, and safe outcomes for all clients.
