Respiratory Update 12 September

The program will give health professionals the opportunity to

improve their skills & knowledge in caring for the person with

lung disease. Presented by experts, a range of topical issues

will be covered.

Cost: $300 CPD hrs = 6

Paediatric Respiratory Update 31 July

For individuals wanting to improve their knowledge & skills in

the current assessment & management of childhood

respiratory illnesses. Presented by experts including from the

Royal Children’s Hospital, topics covered include:

• Asthma, croup, bronchiolitis, whooping cough & pheumonia

• Paediatric respiratory assessment & management

• Medications & correct use of devices

Cost: $300 CPD hrs = 7

The Centre acknowledges and thanks the following partners for their support:

Major Partner

Supporting Partners

The Lung Health Promotion Centre atThe Alfred is committed to excellence in the provision of quality education, & support for health professionals that will enable them to

assist people with respiratory conditions to achieve & maintain optimal health.

For further information on any of the courses

or seminars listed, please contact the:

Lung Health Promotion Centre

c/ - The Alfred

Commercial Road

Melbourne Victoria 3004

P: 03 9076 2382

F: 03 9076 3434

W: www.lunghealth.org

E: enquiry@lunghealth.org

Continuing Professional Development

All courses attract Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours

for health professionals.

Lung Health Education Program 2019

The Centre offers a wide range of

courses and workshops for health

professionals working in lung disease

management.

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A Practical Management Approach of Non Invasive

Ventilation & Sleep Disorders

TBC (Attend one or both days)

Perioperative Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea TBC

Asthma & Allergy Management Seminar 9 May

An update on the current understanding & management of asthma

& allergy. A wide range of areas will be covered including:

• Current management & trends in asthma & allergy

• Medications, device use & adherence

Cost: $300 CPD hrs = 7

Smoking Cessation Update 22 FebruaryFollowing the successful update day in 2018, it will be offered again with some extra sessions. Topics covered include:

• Smoking Cessation in people with mental healthissues / Managing the tricky client

• Drug interactions & smoking cessation: assessment &management•Chop Chop & e-cigarettes•

Tips & tricks with NRT & smoking cessation medication•

Cost: $250 CPD hrs = 6

Lung Health Promotion Centreat The Alfred

Education Program 2019

Respiratory Course

27 - 28 May (Mod A) / 29 - 30 May (Mod B)

26 - 27 August (Mod A) / 28 - 29 August (Mod B)

An extensive 4 day course is for individuals wanting to

improve their knowledge & skills in a wide area of respiratory

medicine. Presented by a range of Respiratory experts,

topics covered include: Course Venue and Discounts:

All courses are held at The Alfred, Commercial Road, Melbourne.

Morning tea & lunch included.

The majority of Lung Health Promotion courses are presented by multiple speakers who are experts in their relevent field of respiratory medicine.

NB: All costs are inclusive of GST

CPD hrs = Continuing Professional Development hours

• Anatomy & physiology of the lungs

• Asthma & COPD management

• Auscultation & respiratory assessment skills

• ABG interpretation, O2 therapy & NIV support

• Chronic illness & end of life issues

• Smoking cessation strategies

• Sleep apnoea (inc visit to sleep lab)

• Spirometry testing (inc visit to lung function lab)• Optional written assessment component

Asthma Educator’s Course

13 - 15 March 24 - 26 July 30 Oct - 1 November

Three-day course covering the latest advances in asthma

management & care, providing the knowledge & skills to

work effectively with people who have asthma to improve

their management & health outcomes. Taking an holistic

approach, the course is presented by experts & covers

topics such as:

• Medications & device use

• Acute management

• Asthma & allergy

• Self-management & adherence strategies

• Smoking Cessation strategies

• Childhood asthma

• Role of spirometry

• Optional written assessment component

Cost: $825 CPD hrs = 21

Smoking Cessation Course

21 - 22 March 18 - 19 July 24 - 25 October

This evidence-based course, gives individuals the

knowledge & skills to treat & manage nicotine

dependency & help people addicted to smoking to quit.

It helps skill participants to work effectively 1:1 with clients

& conduct smoking cessation clinics. Taking a practical,

evidence based approach, it is taught by a range of

experts in the field.

Cost: $700 CPD hrs = 14

Modules may be attended separately.

Cost: Full Course $895 CPD hrs = 28

Module A $600 CPD hrs = 14

Module B $600 CPD hrs = 14

COPD - from Diagnosis to Management

4 – 5 April 1 - 2 August

For individuals wanting to improve their understanding of

& update their knowledge in the current treatment &

management of COPD. Presented by experts in the field

topics covered include:

• What is COPD & COPDX guidelines

• Medications & device use

• Psychological issues

• Smoking cessation strategies

• Pulmonary rehabilitation• Palliative care & end of life issues

Cost: Full Course $650 CPD hrs = 14

Individual Day: $350 CPD hrs = 7

Influencing Behaviour Change in Chronic Conditions

6 June - Theory & Practice (Part 1)

7 June - Intensive workshop & case studies (Part 2)

An innovative program, delivered by a clinical psychologist,

aiming to assist individuals understand the psychology &

neuroscience behind developing a partnership with patients to

influence behaviour change in chronic health conditions.

Cost: Full Course - $725 CPD hrs = 14

Single Day - $390 CPD hrs = 7

Spirometry Principles & Practice

7 - 8 March 13 - 14 May 8 - 9 August 11 - 12 November

A 2 day course for individuals who want to be able to accurately

perform & interpret spirometry tests. It comprises face to face training, written & practical assessment and a workbook to be completed within 3 months of the course for successful completion.Delivered by expert Respiratory Scientists from The Alfred's TSANZ accredited Lung Function Laboratory, a part of the Physiology Service, Respiratory Medicine, with extensive experience in the field of spirometry practice & interpretation, post course support is available to course participants.

Cost: $890 CPD hrs = 14

Spirometry Follow-Up Seminar TBC

This day workshop is for health professionals wanting to consolidate their understanding & skill in performing spirometry measurement & interpretation. It will include theory, demonstrations & practical sessions. Delivered by expert Respiratory Scientists from The Alfred's TSANZ accredited Lung Function Laboratory, topics covered include:

Cost: $300 CPD hrs = 7

• Test performance• Interpretation (inc case studies)• Trouble shooting• Quality assurance - inc developing a laboratory manual

Victorian Respiratory ProfessionalDevelopment Day 18 February

Delivered by specialist expert speakers, the day will appeal to a wide respiratory audience & promises an interesting progrm of respiratory health & management topics including:

Cost: $165 CPD hrs = 6

• Severe asthma & biologics - from diagnosis tomanagement in practice

• Breathlessness in COPD• Current practice & future directions for Pulmonary Rehab• Heart failure & COPD - spot the difference• Pulmonary Artery Hypertension