Course detail
COPD Awareness and Respiratory Care
This theory-based course develops practical awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory care for carers, nurses and others supporting adults in care homes, domiciliary care, supported living and related CQC-regulated services. It explains symptoms, individual baselines, prescribed treatments, exacerbation warning signs, safe escalation, person-centred support and recording.
Topics
24
Duration
1.5h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course description
1. Understanding COPD
2. How COPD affects breathing
3. Symptoms and individual baselines
4. Diagnosis and monitoring
5. Relevant law and CQC expectations
6. Roles, delegation and competence
7. Person-centred respiratory support
8. Breathlessness and everyday activities
9. Inhalers and medicines awareness
10. Oxygen therapy and fire safety
11. Recognising COPD exacerbations
12. Urgent response and escalation
13. Infection prevention and vaccination
14. Smoking, air quality and risk reduction
15. Pulmonary rehabilitation and activity
16. Nutrition, hydration and wellbeing
17. Co-existing conditions and complexity
18. Care homes: respiratory care
19. Domiciliary care: respiratory care
20. Supported living: respiratory care
21. Communication, handover and records
22. Practical care scenarios
23. Course summary
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
