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Care and Management of Asthma and COPD

Award

Individual Modules

Study option

Location

Centre for Health Innovation Stafford

Start dates available

April 2027

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This module is designed for practitioners who work in either acute or community care setting including, District nurses, Practice Nurses, Paramedics, ITU nurses, pulmonary rehabilitation, and secondary care nurses.

It will enable students to gain the knowledge and skills to manage patients with COPD, and asthma and differentiate between the two conditions.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Care and Management of Asthma and COPD

Duration

Every Thursday for 12 weeks from 09.00 – 13.00 ( apart from first day which is a full day)

Over 12 weeks

22 April all day, 29 April 2027
06, 13, 20, 27 May 2027
03,10, 17, 24 June 2027

Summative presentation assessment

8 July 2027

Written Assignment

First submission 16 July 2027
Second submission 17 December 2027

Course content

The focus of this module is for you to be able to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patients with Asthma & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and to have an understanding of the pathophysiology of COPD and its differentiation from Asthma and foster an understanding of the needs of patients with Asthma and COPD by developing your competence and confidence in assessing and managing the needs of these patients.

The module has been created to improve the care provided to patients with Asthma & COPD as it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK. The module aims to improve the knowledge base of health professionals working with Asthma & COPD patients in hospital or community settings to enhance the level of patient care and will empower the health professional to make an early intervention and ensure treatment is of the highest standard.

This module can be studied at level 6 or 7.

Entry requirements

This module is intended for qualified health professionals working with patients in general practices, the wider community, paramedics and hospital or long-term residential care environments, all must have access to a client group with COPD & or Asthma.

Teaching and assessment

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Staff

Please note, teaching team staff members may change during your studies.

Kairen Roche

Senior Lecturer

Kairen is a registered general nurse, with a passion for teaching in community care, from level 3 to level 7. Her main interests are Primary care, respiratory and long-term conditions.

Kairen's profile

Barbara Edwards

Senior Lecturer

Barbara is an adult nurse who has worked in various specialist areas since qualifying. Her background is chronic respiratory disease management and end of life care. She has worked as a clinical nurse specialist in cancer and palliative care roles.

Barbara's profile

Fees

For the course starting on 15 April 2027 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for Individual Modules-Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part-time	£1,045 per course

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning.

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

Apply now to Care and Management of Asthma and COPD

Location	Award	Study option	Start date	Apply Link
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford	Individual Modules	Part-time	15 April 2027	Apply now

Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.