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Association of Asthma Educators (AAE)
http://www.asthmaeducators.org/
The primary purpose of the Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) is to promote asthma education as an integral comprehensive asthma program, to raise the competence of health care professionals who educate individuals and families affected by asthma, and to raise the standard of care and quality of asthma education delivered to those with asthma.
COPDprofessional
http://www.copdprofessional.hmg.com/
COPDprofessional is an international website providing original articles, abstracts, reviews, conference coverage, interactive case studies, videos and audio for health professionals interested in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Education for Health
www.educationforhealth.org
Education for Health is the largest international education and research charity that trains health professionals to make a real difference to the lives of patients with long term conditions. Educational programmes are run nationally and internationally and are accredited by the Open University.
The Imperial College Allergy Programme 2010
A range of 2-day short courses from the MSc in Allergy programme now offered as stand-alone CPD courses for GPs, consultants, nurses and all healthcare professionals.
Each module is complemented by online learning.
RCP CPD approval for 12 credits per course.
Rhinitis and Hayfever: 15 & 16 March 2010
This module will cover normal nasal physiology and anatomy and how this is altered by allergic disease. It will develop knowledge of the immunological and physiological mechanisms of nasal disease and promote competence and practical skills in its diagnosis and assessment as well as informing selection of treatment regimens. Current research themes with a potential impact on diagnosis and treatment will be explored.
Allergic Airways Disease: 17 & 18 March 2010
This module will cover the normal structure and function of the lung and how this is altered by allergic disease. It will develop knowledge of the immunological and physiological mechanisms of airway disease and provide experience of the skills and techniques required to diagnose and monitor respiratory problems and deliver appropriate management plans in both adult and paediatric situations. Current research themes with a potential impact on diagnosis and treatment will be explored.
This module will cover normal structure and function of skin and how this is altered by allergic disease. It will develop knowledge of the immunological and physiological mechanisms of allergic skin conditions and promote competence and practical skills in their recognition and management. Current research themes with a potential impact on diagnosis and treatment will be explored.
Paediatric Allergy: 23 & 24 June 2010
This module will address the areas of allergy that require specific knowledge of paediatric processes including immune mechanisms, diagnostic techniques, management and family issues. Specific topics will include: The Allergic March, infant wheeze, food allergies and intolerances in early life, eczema and early differential diagnosis, paediatric allergic gastrointestinal disease, child protection issues and general paediatric problems presenting in an allergy clinic.
Spirometry Training
NIOSH (Spirometry Update - separate website)
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