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eLearning modules in managing COPD in Primary and Secondary care

Level 6 & 7 Pure eLearning modules are fully accredited and available completely online using innova:ve teaching methods and an interac:ve educa:onal environment. No study days or travel costs are necessary. Asynchronous eLearning allows you to take control of your own learning, working at a :me and pace that suits you. Created by clinical leading experts these courses are designed to help you deliver beDer care to your COPD pa:ents.

WHY eLEARNING?

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Independence eLearning allows you to take control of your own learning. This means you can learn at your own pace and in your own :me. Accessibility Technology has never developed so quickly. eLearning provides a mobile learning environment that you can access any:me, anywhere and on any device you wish. Either on your laptop computer, tablet or smart phone, all of the learning resources are in one place so there is a single source of informa:on that you can access around the clock.

Effec1ve Learning The use of visual and audio resources in our eLearning courses means that you retain more informa:on than tradi:onal learning. The Environment Britain’s Open University study found that ‘producing and providing distance learning courses consumes an average of 90% less energy and 85% fewer C02 emissions per student than conven:onal face to face courses’.

As a students on this course you can interact with your classmates via an online forum and have regular online contact with the lecturers and clinicians who contribute to the course delivery. The resources that support learning include web based materials, video lectures, video interviews with pa:ents and carers, interac:ve PowerPoint presenta:ons and an online interac:ve forum. These will be further explained in this booklet. The aim of this COPD module is to enable health professionals to cri1cally explore

current evidence in rela1on to COPD and apply this to a range of complex situa1ons. This enables competent assessment, planning, delivery and evalua1on of the

specialist care that individuals with COPD require.

COURSE AIM


“Pure eLearning courses are created by leading experts in COPD, for working healthcare professionals. We understand that it is hard to find the :me to par:cipate in educa:onal courses for your professional development, which is why our courses do not require you to travel to receive your training, saving you :me and money! We also have mul:ple cohorts each year, meaning that you don’t have to wait to start your learning!” Kate Radford Pure eLearning Nurse Tutor

PURE eLEARNING

SELF REGISTRATION


Students can register themselves online, crea:ng their own unique profile.

Once registered, students login to access the course materials to begin their learning journey.

The virtual learning environment (VLE) used has many features that contribute to crea:ng a user friendly interface:

•  Tutor Videos:

Introduc:on videos by the course tutors are scaDered throughout the course pages, introducing new topics and raising topic issues for discussion.

•  Naviga:on pane: Naviga:on of the course materials is easy using the naviga:on pane which outlines the structure of the course

•  Orienta:on Videos: Orienta:on videos help you to find your way around the course, and u:lise the course materials effec:vely.

USER FRIENDLY INTERFACE


3D ANATOMICAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND VIDEOS

PATIENT AND CARER VIDEOS


Living with COPD can be debilita:ng and it can have an enormous impact on the quality of life not only for pa:ents, but for their family and carers. Pa:ent and carer interviews are included in our courses, giving you an insight into the their lives.

Unique 3D illustra:ons and videos of respiratory anatomy and physiology create a highly visual learning experience. These illustra:ons are exclusive to our courses.


CLINICAL EXPERT TUTORIALS

Leading experts have contributed to the delivery of these courses and provide insights into various aspects of COPD care. Dr Tom Wilkinson, Consultant Respiratory physician, talks about risk factors of developing COPD, the pathophysiology of the disease and ae:ology of acute exacerba:ons of COPD. Dr Simon Bourne, Consultant Respiratory physician, addresses the complex process of assessing and diagnosing pa:ents and managing acute exacerba:ons of COPD.

Dr Laura Flower, clinical psychologist, discusses anxie:es related to breathlessness in COPD and demonstrates deep m u s c l e r e l a x a : o n techniques used to help pa:en t s cope w i th anxie:es related to COPD.

Lou i se S tan ley , spec ia l i s t respiratory physiotherapist, demonstrates the ac:ve cycle of breathing techniques to help pa:ents with airway clearance.

REFLECTIVE JOURNAL

UNIT QUIZZES & ONLINE EXAMS


The reflec:ve journal is an online space for students to reflect on their learning, engage in unit ac:vi:es and jot down their thoughts as they progress through the module.

End of unit quizzes give the student the opportunity to test their knowledge and learning progress.

The online exam forms part of the assessment process, composed of a mixture of short answer and mul:ple choice ques:ons, depending on the level of study.

ASSESSMENT


A variety of assessment methods allow students to test their learning in different ways: •  Online forum:

Allows students to interact with each other and their course tutors, debate and discuss different aspects and issues surrounding COPD. The student’s contribu:on to the forum is monitored by the course tutor and is compulsory.

•  Spirometry Porsolio: Encouraging students to engage and consolidate their learning in prac:ce. The students are required to perform quality assured spirometry in prac:ce and submit an interpreta:on report along with a recorded video.

•  Case study assignment: Allowing students to analyse the evidence based approach to the management of COPD.

•  Online exam: Composed of a mixture of short answer and mul:ple choice ques:ons, depending on the level of study the online exam allows the student to test and consolidate their learning.

FURTHER DETAILS OF THE MODULE ASSESSMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR

WEBSITE www.healthquestsolu:ons.co.uk


Welcome pack

Each student will receive a welcome pack when they start the course which contains a student handbook and handy pocket pack to take into prac:ce.

The student handbook contains an introduc:on to the course, assignment details and a handy referencing guide. A laminated pocket pack allows students to take certain valuable resources out into prac:ce, such as an interpreta:on guide to arterial blood gases!


PRICING LIST

COURSE TITLE COURSE DURATION

COST PER STUDENT

INTRODUCTION TO THE MANAGEMENT OF COPD

(LEVEL 6) 6 MONTHS £600

MANAGEMENT OF COPD (LEVEL 7) 6 MONTHS £650

Courses available throughout the year, beginning every 2 months

For more informa:on on our courses and how to apply

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Or call us: 02380 970 217

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