Health Professional Training

Asthma Australia has partnered with Reed Medical Education to create online asthma health professional training. Our aim is to build the capacity of health professionals and community agencies to deliver patient-centered asthma care.

THINKGP: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR CHALLENGES IN PRIMARY CARE

Available on Think GP is the Asthma in Australia: Practical Solutions for challenges in primary care Accredited Learning Module (ALM).

There are six modules which are available as one Accredited Learning Module (ALM) and six individual modules, covering:

  1. Introduction: Asthma basics
  2. Partnering with your patients
  3. Adjusting treatment and encouraging adherence
  4. Preventative care to the stop asthma flares
  5. Paediatric asthma
  6. Severe asthma

This ALM explores the impact of asthma for patients, and common challenges to providing optimal care in primary practice. Based on current Australian guidelines, the ALM covers best practice diagnostic and management principles, strategies for preventive care and reducing the risk of hospitalisation, and real-world tips for making the most of your consultation time with a patient.

Patient case studies and downloadable resources are included throughout the ALM, as well as information on ways to tailor treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and for culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

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Accreditation information

These activities are accredited for general practitioners with both the RACGP CPD program and the ACRRM PDP program. The ALM is an accredited CPD activity worth 40 RACGP CPD points or 6 ACRRM PDP hours. 1-hr modules completed outside of the ALM are worth 2 RACGP CPD points or 1 ACRRM PDP hour each. For nurses and other professions, you may be able to self-claim this activity via your CPD governing body.

Cost

Free

Note

Patient case studies and downloadable resources are included throughout the ALM, as well as information on ways to tailor treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and for culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Lung Learning Hub

The Lung Learning Hub hosts quality assured lung health education and training for healthcare professionals to map their learning needs.

The project, funded by the Department of Health as part of the National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions, is a collaborative initiative between leading lung health organisations Lung Foundation Australia, The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, and Asthma Australia.

It provides a central source of training and education, and a self-appraisal function for health professionals to improve knowledge and skills in respiratory healthcare with the goal to optimise patient care and outcomes.

Through the easy to navigate self-appraisal tool, you can assess your current skill level against key areas and capabilities from the Lung Learning Framework, after which a recommended list of educational activities will be made.

To learn more about the Lung Learning Hub and view current training opportunities, visit www.lunglearninghub.com.au.

Testimonials

“I’ve learned that the more educated patients are about their condition, the less attacks and more progress they will have”

“I couldn’t find a single comprehensive resource to study Asthma in a structured way before I did these modules”

“This program helped me to understand asthma treatment is more than just inhaler therapy”

“Now I know where the patients can get apps and websites to educate them more”

“Will encourage other practitioners to take these modules”