Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the second highest cause of avoidable hospital admissions, with exacerbations spiking throughout the winter months.

Lung Foundation Australia (LFA), Australian Primary Care Nurses Association (APNA) and Murray PHN are pleased to bring primary care nurses a free half day workshop on the identification, diagnosis and management of people with COPD in regional and rural setting. This workshop will cover:

• COPD case findings
• Introduction to spirometry
• Non-pharmacotherapy management
• Care planning and COPD Action Plans
• Inhaler device technique
• Managing exacerbations

To register for the Bendigo workshop click here.

Shepparton workshop
Venue: TBC
Date: Sat 25 Aug 2018
Time: 8:30am-1:00pm
To register: https://www.apna.asn.au/event/copd-nurse-workshop-aug18