Respiratory diseases are a major concern for the NHS and patients in England. It has the second highest death rate in the UK and in Europe (DoH 2011, BLF 2011). One person in every seven in the UK is affected by lung disease; this equates to approximately 8 million people (BLF 2011).

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is thought to affect more than three million people in England and is the 5th. biggest killer in the UK (DoH 2011). 3 people a day die from Asthma (Asthma UK 2011). It also represents a huge cost for the NHS and for patients. together COPD and asthma cost the NHS more than £2 billion a year and COPD alone is responsible for 24 million lost working days (DoH 2011).

According to BLF (2011), respiratory disease is on the rise in the UK. Whilst death rates from respiratory disease in the UK have decreased by 40% since 1970, there is little improvement since 1984. The DoH suggests that it is due to a lack of recognition of symptoms this leads to late diagnosis and poor outcomes; one in eight adults aged over 35 has COPD that has not been diagnosed (DoH 2011). More people are admitted to hospital in an emergency for respiratory diseases than anything else.

This demonstrates how respiratory illness is complex, requiring specific responses in prevention, management and treatment. The impact of lung disease has an effect not only on the patient but also their carers and the NHS.

Assessment

A poster presentation and practice competencies equivalent to 3,000 words.

The practice assessment will be undertaken by an experienced clinical mentor who will need to be identified in conjunction with the clinical manager and module leader prior to commencing the module.

Entry Requirements

Registered nurses with a minimum of 1 year experience, of which at least 6 months must have been in a respiratory and/or thoracic setting.

Target Audience

This module is primarily intended for registered nurses working in areas such as respiratory wards, thoracic surgery and critical care areas.

Fulbourn:

Induction Day: 21 Jan 2014, Fulbourn, 09.30 to 12.30
10, 17 and 24 February
3, 10, 17 and 24 March
1 April

Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change.

If you require NHS contract funding for this course please speak to your Manager before applying.

For more information please contact:

Lorna O'Reilly
Tel 0845 196 5344
Email lorna.o'reilly@anglia.ac.uk

Contacts Officer:
Margaret Parker
Tel 0845 196 4608
Email margaret.parker@anglia.ac.uk

Application deadline
Please note the application deadline is four weeks prior to commencement. Any application forms received after the cut-off period may not be processed.

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