Events

National Asthma Council Webinar Series

Series as part of the Asthma Best Practice for Professionals Program & Western Queensland PHN

This Webinar Series will cove the essentials of best-practice asthma and respiratory management for primary care health professionals.

All Health Professionals are welcome - GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, aboriginal health practitioners, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals.

Session 1- Asthma Update in 2020

This session aims to update health professionals on the importance of using the Australian Asthma Handbook to manage those with asthma in primary care. It provides up to date, evidence-based asthma management information.
 
Topics covered- Australian Asthma Handbook, pathology of asthma, triggers, diagnostic & management principles, asthma action plans, telehealth appointments, asthma and COVID 19 guidelines
 

Session 2- Asthma medications and devices

This session aims to update health professionals on the latest asthma medications and devices. It includes a demonstration of the correct technique for each device and highlights the benefits of correct device use in maintaining asthma control for those with asthma.

Topics covered- asthma medications, medication delivery devices, correct device technique


RACGP and ACRRM accreditation available.

For further information or to register, please contact

Dianne Sainty, Coordinator, Practice & Capability (SW) WQPHN

0455 444 022 (m) or dianne@wqphn.com.au (email)