Course information
This Diploma is suitable for Health Care Professionals who are caring for people with COPD.
The courses measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at level 5, using Ofqual’s regulated qualifications Framework (RCF) level descriptors to allow participants to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
The COPD Diploma has been accredited by the CPD certification service. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality.
The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements
Course content
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of COPD
• Understand the principles of appropriate tests including spirometry to assist in confirming the diagnosis of COPD
• Understand appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of a person with COPD
• Be able to empower people with COPD to take control of their condition through gold standards reviews
• Be able to apply evidence-based practice through use of protocols
• Appraise an area of current practice by measuring it against pre-selected standards, in order to identify and implement areas for change
Online course details
Please note: once you have completed the registration form, your details will be passed to the training provider who will contact you in due course with details on how to access the online learning.
Our e-learning certificate course is delivered via our VLE and contains presentations with audio, interactive quizzes, videos, resources and useful links. 1-2-1 Tutorials are available every month throughout the course via Zoom, or by telephone if you would prefer.
The diploma courses are modular and there are tasks for each module to support learning with each module. These completed tasks do not need to be submitted but are designed to be able to support the learner as they complete the MCQ exams which are set for each module.
Course length = 360 (suggested) guided learning hours
Access = 6 months to complete the course from the time login details have been received.
Course eligibility
This CPD course is for Practice Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals. Please check here if you are eligible for these funded courses.
Please note: By applying for any of these training courses, you/your practice will not be able to also claim your £333 allocated CPD funding.
